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Sep 2024
17m 25s

How to Talk to a Narcissist

Civility Media
About this episode

No matter what you say, a narcissist either wants praise or want to provoke you into frustration.


It’s a tricky game—but there’s a way to handle it without getting pulled into the mess.


In this episode, I’m sharing 3 key strategies for talking to narcissists while keeping your cool and staying in control of the conversation.


Plus, I’ll explain how you can flip the script to make sure the conversation stays productive and doesn’t escalate into conflict.


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