10. Don’t be Overconfident Around Narcissists.
In other words don’t, think that you can’t be manipulated or that they’re not manipulating you. It’s no wonder psychologists strongly advise people who have dealt with narcissists intimately to seek professional help. They give off mixed signals. They’ll affirm your gifts and strengths while being envious of you at the same time.
When expressing your feelings to them, it’ll seem like they’ve been in your shoes, but they won’t be able to express empathy towards you. You’ll feel needed and it becomes easier for your mind to brush off the negative energy rather than explain it. Narcissists are very patient when it has to do with getting their way.
11. Don’t Let Them Into Any of Your Social Circles or Introduce Them to Your Friends and Family.
On the first date, narcissists do their best to make you feel special. There are three common tactics they use: They’ll openly declare how much you two have in common, they can hint at marriage, or invite you to meet their close families and friends.
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Yes, narcissists sometimes introduce their dates to their family or part of their family without defining the relationship. It makes you vulnerable and comfortable sharing your family with them, but their intention is to sow discord. People who’ve suffered narcissistic abuse are disconnected from their close friends and family both emotionally and physically.
12. Never Take Anything They Say At Face Value.
Narcissists love “future faking.” This means promising to do something in the future in order to get what they want in the present. It can be as simple as promising to call back or in a workplace, promising to put a good word in for you if you help them clear their workload. They notice what you want and they promise to fulfill that to string you along in the now. Surprisingly, it works.
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