How do you deal with a petty narcissist?

Camelia · F

It depends on who they are in your life; it's easier said than done when you are a family member, a friend, or even a romantic partner. If this is the case, move yourself away gradually, although usually they won't even care that you left their lives because most narcs aren't even aware they are the problem.

Ducky · 31-35, F

You don't. You gtf out of there, pronto.

Iwantyourhotwife · 22-25

Just leave. Imagine trying to deal with a venomous snake who bites people

Would you try to find ways to explain to it not to bite you? Or do you keep your distance?
Treat them like that

Perry1968 · M

You really just cant. Even therapists i know cannot help them as they dont see any issue.

Zaphod42 · 46-50, M

My mother is a malignant narcissist. We haven’t spoken in roughly 20 blissful years

Desolate

You cut them out. There isn't room for that..

Dethmoore · 31-35, M

No contact, or minimize contact. The less you interact with them, the better. The key is to avoid being manipulated or victimized by them.

Crazywaterspring · 61-69, M

Ignore them. Cut them from your life whenever possible.

matthewjames · 18-21, M

first can you tell me what that is?

Deceased · M

Don't give them the attention they crave.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

Understand them.. And this is simpler than you think. In fact Gamers already have it down. The Narcissist is the first person player in the game.. Everyone else is just an NPC. To be used, scored from or pushed aside.. Thats everyone else..Some NPCs are more useful than others or worth more points. But they are still NPCs. Never forget that..😷