If you want to know how to outplay a narcissist, you need to first understand what it is that makes them narcissistic in the first place. A narcissist has an image of himself as a great, powerful, and influential person – one that he can access easily and without caring about the opinions or feelings of those around him. These people tend to have very little regard for other people’s feelings, and often see little value in trying to understand another person’s behavior. When someone points out something that contradicts this image – such as a different schedule for getting home or being a little late for work – they can be threatened or even ridiculed.
It’s important to remember: that Narcissists tend to project an aura of emotional volatility in order to project their anger and control their emotions. A Narcissist always knows all of your buttons to press and knowing how to outplay a narcissist involves mirroring his/her abusive behavior. Those who are closest to a Narcissist tend to suffer from some form of abuse, so it’s not just the victim’s mistake. You may also be able to diffuse the situation before it gets worse if you take control immediately and emotionally withdraw from the situation. This is the best way to ensure your safety and that of others.
One of the more common traits of a narcissistic abuser: is that they are completely unaware of how hurtful their actions actually are. They will tell you that they never hurt you, but the truth is that they do, and that it hurts. Those closest to a Narcissist don’t always see the obvious signs of narcissistic abuse, so it’s important to remember to look for them. Here are some common traits of narcissistic behavior that you can use when confronting a narcissist:
-Narcissists use anger and revenge as the driving force behind their relationships: They enjoy seeing their partner’s angry, depressed, and devastated; this helps them to justify their behaviors by convincing themselves that what they’re doing isn’t really that bad. It’s important to remember that a true narcissist doesn’t actually care about you beyond their need to control you and use your negative emotions as a means to an end. When confronting a narcissist about a potentially abusive act, it’s important to remember that the object of their rage isn’t actually important to them; all they’re seeking is revenge. This makes it especially important to have a plan of attack that will result in them being unable to carry out their threat to hurt you physically or emotionally.
-Narcissists often engage: in what can charitably be viewed as playful gamesmanship. You must be aware of this at all times if you want to effectively deal with a narcissist. If you find yourself getting drawn into playing pranks or games that only end in the narcissists benefiting from them, this is yet another red flag that you should look out for. Remember that in many instances, the only thing the narcissists are interested in from you is your pity or your discomfort. It’s important to remember that outplaying a narcissistic personality is not a game, it’s an important skill to keep yourself safe.
These are just a few techniques: that can be applied when dealing with narcissistic abuse, but they don’t do it in a way that puts you in control or even exposes you to the narcissist. The best course of action is to always remain in control of the situation at all times. Keep emotions at a minimum and always remain focused on your actions to ensure you’re acting out of self-defense, not pity. Remember that if you want to know how to outplay a narcissist, you need to be able to do whatever you need to do to get him or her off your back. In order to do so, you must be able to remain unaffected by the things he or she does to you.
Now that you know how to outplay a narcissist, take action and protect yourself from them!