Disagreements and arguments with others is a part of life. But when those arguments are with Narcissists, it becomes a whole different ballgame. It’s a bad idea to argue with Narcissists.
Why?
Simply put, they will never let you “win” a disagreement. They have an irrational need to always be right, no matter the cost. They will pull out every tactic in their playbook to drive the intensity of the argument higher and higher. Narcissists want to create a frenzied environment when it comes to arguments. They need to flame the fire so hard, that it will drive you to get more heated as the argument goes on. I learned that the more heated an exchange with my NX was, the more pleased he was with himself. It didn’t dawn on me until after the argument had ended, that he intended for the argument to happen the way that it did. He would feed off of hurting, confusing, and bewildering me. The more frenzied I became, the cooler he would become. He’d pretend to keep his cool while I was getting all worked up. The result would have me looking like the unstable one! Narcissists will say whatever they can to provoke you into a debate with them. Don’t take their bait! It will lead you into having a circular conversation with them. And there is NO winning with them when it comes to circular conversations.
They toss out such stinging remarks during these argumentative bouts because they want a reaction from you. Any kind of reaction. It can be a positive or a negative reaction. My NX has slung some pretty caustic remarks in the past. Remarks about my family. Remarks about me. He knows how these words can sting, so he says them. That’s part of what makes a Narcissist so dangerous. In the beginning, they seek out all sorts of information from you – your hopes and dreams, your fears, family history, goals. The list goes on. They tuck all that information away to use against you at a later time.
Arguing with a Narcissist is exhausting. They will drag the argument out until you explode in frustration, or you give in to their demands. Or both. If you feel you have to respond to them in the moment, be as obscure as possible. I used to just give in to my NX in these outrageous debates just to pacify him. I wanted to “keep the peace” and have him let me be. But that’s the illusion. They never let you be. They will stay on top of you the whole time. They will consistently poke the embers of the flame to start another argument. I haven’t been with my NX in nearly 7 years. So I don’t have the daily abuse that I used to. His go-to form of verbal abuse is via email now. If it doesn’t have to do with the children, I simply don’t respond to the email at all. Why engage in his corrosive realm if I don’t have to? If the verbal lashing is interspersed with news or an update about my children, I respond to only the parts pertaining to my children. Bottom line Narcissists are masters at manipulating arguments to their liking. They need to win at all costs. It would be a bad idea to say things like “Yeah, but…” or proceed to tell them what you think. You will not be heard. They don’t care. They will argue every point you try to make. And you will not win. What has been your experience with Narcissists and their arguing techniques? Comment below. And as always, I appreciate you for sharing your stories with me.
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Cindy
3/22/2017 06:46:23 pm
I am currently dealing with NX the father of my child who straight after the birth of my baby get a way with a lot of things.
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Jenn
3/26/2017 10:49:24 am
Cindy.....I am sorry that you endured what you have. If you are required to go to therapy, then do that. Do what you must. I know that the toxic individuals are creating scenarios for you to look unstable so that your child remains out of your custody. But do what you must to show authorities that you are a fit mother. Hang in there.
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Charlotte
5/22/2017 11:02:02 pm
In order to win they will make things up; things that defy the laws of physics.
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