When it comes to how and why narcissists communicate, it’s clear that their approach doesn’t align with the average person’s intentions. While most of us converse to connect, understand, or resolve a narcissist’s dialogue has an entirely different purpose and endgame one that’s often shrouded in confusion and frustration for those on the receiving end.
The Futility of Reasoning with a Narcissist
Trying to reason with a narcissist can feel like chasing your tail. No matter how hard you try, you’re likely to end up more baffled than when you started. These dead-end conversations leave you questioning your sanity, tempted back in by their shiny promises like a polished apple dangled just out of reach only to find yourself face-planting into the same old chaos. It’s a maddening cycle, and yet, we keep falling for it.
More Than Sanity at Stake
The stakes in these exchanges go beyond mere frustration. Engaging with a narcissist isn’t just a test of patience it’s a gamble with your mental well-being. Their “Hoover maneuver,” a dazzling tactic to suck you back in, often leads to another round of reactive abuse. They poke and prod with psychological jabs until you explode, giving them exactly what they want: a reaction they can twist to their advantage.
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