1. I don’t want to argue about this anymore.
Narcissistic behavior is mainly due to an attempt to compensate for a lack of self-esteem. Narcissists usually have an inflated ego. Without their ego, they are faced with the honest reality about themselves.
When arguing, if something or someone is more important than what they have to say, they end up stuck with no source of self-esteem, since their self-esteem comes from the empath’s energy and focus on them. If their partner calmly states that the argument does not interest them, the attention and care are not directed towards the narcissist.
They will naturally begin to run out of energy and lose interest in the argument. That is why this phrase can help empaths create space for themselves in the relationship, help them put a stop to the narcissist’s attention-seeking behavior, and make the narcissist understand that the world does not revolve around them.
2. You can believe that if you like.
The narcissist’s version of earth is a planet revolving around them. They believe their opinion is the highest and truest and have a hard time accepting any views that are different from theirs. This behavior stems most of the time from the fact that their needs and opinions in early childhood were not met. That is why a narcissist could easily break up a relationship over something small, like their partner’s preference for coffee.
When discussing anything with a narcissist, we recommend letting them know that they have the right to believe what they believe but also that you have an opinion of your own. This perspective will broaden their horizons, and make them understand that they can be safe. Knowing that their views are appreciated and heard will lower their defenses, and they will be more willing to hear what you have to say too. After all, underneath the mask of a narcissist is just a misunderstood, wounded child.
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