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How does a narcissist react to defeat?
When defeat threatens their inflated self-worth, grandiose narcissists externalize blame and avoid personal responsibility by attributing setbacks to other people’s shortcomings.
How do you win a narcissistic heart?
This is how to win with a narcissist:
- In your personal life, use “empathy prompts”: Music doesn’t soothe the savage beast, but reminding them about relationships and your feelings can.
- Use “We”: It’s just one word but it’s effective with narcissists.
- Reward Good Behavior: When the puppy behaves, give it a treat.
What does a narcissist do when they lose?
Narcissists hate losing their supply of attention, so they won’t let you go easily. Prepare for them to promise “to change.” They might suddenly start doing things for you that you’d been complaining about. They may say “you’ll be lost without me,” or “you’ll never find someone like me.” Don’t listen, Orloff advises.
Can you beat a narcissist’s game?
Being with a narcissist is nothing short of a hellish experience, and the more you stay with them, the more you feel like you are losing your sanity. But, you can change that. You can play the narcissist’s game, and beat them at it, as long as you know where to strike.
What does winning mean to narcissists and borderlines?
What winning means to narcissists and borderlines. Primarily, narcissists declare “victory” in two ways. The first is by declaring themselves the victim. The second is by taking what they want by any means necessary (excluding honesty and fair play, that is), and then declaring themselves the victim/winner.
What is your role as a player in the narcissistic game?
Your role as a player in the narcissistic game is fluid – sometimes, you’ll be the victim who needs to be rescued. And when the narcissist wants to be rescued?
Do Narcissists like to play both sides?
They like to play both sides; that is, one day, they might play a victim who needs rescuing (damsel in distress, anyone?) while the next day, they’ll find center stage by becoming someone’s savior. Your role as a player in the narcissistic game is fluid – sometimes, you’ll be the victim who needs to be rescued.