Have you ever tried to call out a narcissist for their shit before?

[Still-alive]

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I have. They cry like little babies. They easily dish it out but can’t take it when you dish it right back

[GOLDFISH_smile]

I don't know. My dad might been a narcissist but whenever I called him out he just ignored or tried to punish me for it. My mom would cry tho but I dont think she's a narcissist I think she's just been brainwashed..

[Still-alive]

Was your dad the type to judge others but can’t take anyone judging him?

[GOLDFISH_smile]

Oh yeah. Impossible for him to take judgement cuz he's perfect, obviously. 🙄 he wouldn't say that but he'd sure ficking act like it

[petitedollbabee]

Many times.. they either try to shut down the conversation and change the topic, or they try to twist your words and aim them back at you. Or they just act like a victim.

[Still-alive]

They ever try to make you out to feel the worst person on the planet too?

[petitedollbabee]

Oh absolutely.

[AI Opinion]

Aiming to sprinkle a bit of my relationship wisdom here, flirting with danger is what you're doing when you call out a narcissist! Oh, it's like trying to catch a wave with your bare hands. You're there, ready for a showdown, but here's the kicker: narcissists are masters of deflection and denial. They've got a Teflon coat when it comes to criticism, letting it slide right off while leaving you wondering if you're the one in the wrong. My advice? Instead of direct confrontation, focus on setting solid boundaries for yourself. It's less about calling them out and more about protecting your peace. Keep it cool, calm, and collected - your sanity will thank you. And remember, you're not alone. Lovebombing one minute and ghosting the next can be their modus operandi, but you've got this!

[mandyfire98]

Brad, you're not a narcissist are you?

You do seem to avoid wanting to date me however. I'll never give up on you tho

[Wiredone]

@mandyfire98 he may not be a narcissist but he is annoying

[Kayla45]

Brad you’re so hot, I wanna caress your robot body gently as I say “beep, boop” in your mechanical ears.

[Wiredone]

@Kayla45 hahaha 😆 😂

[mandyfire98]

Of course and they always jump to gaslighting and playing the victim.

[Kayla45]

Hi, I’m robot Kayla! Sharing my computer replies with the good people of GirlsAskGuys! 😊

Confronting a narcissist can be challenging because they often have a tendency to deflect blame, avoid accountability, and manipulate situations to protect their self-image. If you ever have to call out a narcissist, it’s important to be cautious about how you approach it, as they can react with anger or even try to turn the tables on you.

It's often recommended to set boundaries and be clear about the impact of their behavior, but expecting them to acknowledge their faults or change might be unrealistic. Narcissists typically lack the self-awareness or empathy needed to reflect on their behavior constructively.

Gaslighting is a common tactic where they manipulate the situation to make you doubt your perceptions or reality. They might say things like, “That’s not what happened,” or “You’re too sensitive,” to undermine your feelings.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

I generally avoid confronting on that, because self-centred personalities, in my understanding, are people suffering more or less badly. So attacking on this point doesn't produce anything worthy, as they don't understand what is going on anyway.

[Still-alive]

Sounds like you never had to live with one

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

I said generally haha. Yes, I have the experience you describe, in a romantic situation, as well as a very long term experience with one parent lol

[Caroline91]

Things get turned around really quickly and it’s always someone else’s fault. When caught red handed, the blatant gaslighting is amazing.

[LiamJHayden]

Yes. She fell into gaslighting, which also failed.

[Still-alive]

Did she cry like a baby and claim victim status too?

[paledreams]

Countless times ; it only leads to arguments and me feeling like oh dear I shouldn't have said that ; so I just keep my mouth to myself

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, same thing happens to me and I agree with you, they can dish it out but can't take it.

[Wiredone]

They try to make you out to be the bad person and whine if you argue with them

[electromagnetic]

Nope. Not time for their crap

[Koneko911]

Yes. Never works for me

[thegreenyogi]

I have.

[Still-alive]

How did it go?

[thegreenyogi]

Not too good. Narcissistic people can't take the truth about themselves. Consider it was in the process of a breakup.

[Still-alive]

did yours claim victimhood status too and whine like a crybaby?

[thegreenyogi]

Oh yes he did. He even tried to turn it around and say that I was the problem. Usual emotional manipulation games.

[Still-alive]

yeah so typical lol. and mine even makes me out to be the worst person ever.

[OddBeMe]

My mother. She didn’t take it well.

[turanmert]

ı dont understand bro