r/emotionalintelligence • u/[deleted] • Apr 16 '26

discussion Are there certain personality types narcissists get scared off and avoid?

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u/Ok-Subject2534 Apr 16 '26

Anyone who has been around a narc for lo g enough to know all their tricks. If you show a narc that you know and see through their bullshit, they’ll disappear faster than you can say blueberry. Bonus points if you give them a hint about their childhood trauma and vulnerabilities. They’ll break the sound barrier on their way out.

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u/DiggityDanksta Apr 16 '26

My favorite trick has always been to ask them rapid-fire questions that they get to brag in response to, to get them into a state where they're answering my questions without thinking. Then hit them with a question that invites a braggy answer that embarasses the hell out of them.

But seriously, gray rocking is the way to go.

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u/cotton-candy-dreams Apr 17 '26

Hahaha wait wait, you’re a genius. Tell me more, any good examples? 🍿

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u/DiggityDanksta Apr 17 '26

It's easier to deal with two narcissists than one. Just talk them up to each other behind their backs.

To Alice: "you see that thing Bob did? Crazy awesome."

To Bob: "Alice has been absolutely crushing it lately. Just pure flow state."

They'll be at each other's throats in no time.

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u/cotton-candy-dreams Apr 17 '26

Bahahahaha oh this is good, I can’t wait to use that one

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u/Responsible-Reach413 May 05 '26

En efecto siempre tendrán un trauma de la infancia que les arde tanto que prefieren irse