Narcissists thrive on "narcissistic supply"—your attention, your anger, and your emotional reactions. By becoming as uninteresting as a gray rock, you cut off that supply. Give short, non-committal answers ("Mhm," "I see," "Okay"). Don't share personal news or vulnerabilities. Keep conversations strictly functional.
To effectively recognize a narcissist, Malkin suggests looking beyond the "boastful" stereotype and watching for these "red flags": Emotion Phobia: Don't share personal news or vulnerabilities
: A balanced state where you feel special enough to pursue dreams but remain empathetic toward others. 7–10 (Extreme Narcissism) 7–10 (Extreme Narcissism) If you cannot go "No
If you cannot go "No Contact," use the . This involves becoming as uninteresting as a plain grey rock. Give short, non-committal answers ("Okay," "I see," "That’s interesting"). Narcissists thrive on emotional reactions; when you stop providing them, they often lose interest in targeting you. Radical Boundaries On one end
Most people think of narcissism as extreme vanity. In reality, narcissism is a . On one end, you have people with too little (echoists); on the other, those with an inflated, fragile sense of self.