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Narcissists Don’t Care, So Why Should You?

Break free from their manipulative games and protect your peace

Ramelize
5 min readJust now

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Dealing with a narcissist or emotionally immature person can feel like banging your head against a wall. Whether you’re in a relationship, dealing with a toxic boss, or navigating family dynamics, trying to hold a narcissist accountable is like arguing with a brick.

Their fragile egos can’t handle any form of criticism, and instead of listening, they deploy tactics like gaslighting, DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender), and deflection.

Understanding these behaviors is crucial to maintaining your own sanity and avoiding the endless, circular arguments that leave you feeling drained and confused.

Let’s get real — trying to hold a narcissist accountable is a losing game. These people aren’t here to listen, grow, or reflect on their actions. Their sole mission? Protecting their fragile ego at any cost. And the moment you try to point out their unfair behavior, that’s when they activate defense mode.

They’ll deny everything, twist your words, and act like YOU’RE the one causing the problem. This is where DARVO comes into play: first, they deny any wrongdoing, then they attack you for even bringing it up, and finally, they *reverse* the victim-offender…

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