Just hearing their patronizing tone makes your blood boil. You want to put them in their place, make them understand how it feels. And who wouldn’t? No one likes being talked down to. They deserve it.
But more than anything, you want to respond in a way you won't regret later. You want to look back on the moment with a smile and peace of mind. Read on to discover powerful responses that will help you stay calm and in control.
The only place to find a real definition of the word “normal” is in the dictionary. This word has a place in science but not necessarily in society.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines normal, in part, as “approximating the statistical average or norm.” There is no one definition of how to act normally because it can differ vastly from one person to the next.
If you're always trying to conform, you will fail more than you succeed. It is like a gnat flying around in the summer heat; you can see it and try to catch it, but it will keep moving while you become frustrated.
Being normal is a concept that could reduce some stressors in your life, but it can also be triggering. Take this advice with a grain of salt and a lot of grace.
You push people away, and you're not sure why. Maybe past experiences taught you that vulnerability leads to pain, so you keep your guard up. Pushing people away has become your defense mechanism.
When they leave, it hurts less because you expected it. You’re protecting yourself by building walls, but why does it still feel like you're missing something? Let's explore the reasons behind this behavior and how to change it.
You're likely here because you are at your wits' end with someone who always plays the victim. The soul-sucking, mood-dampening, eye-roll-inducing behavior impacts your personal and professional life and can chip away at your own self-esteem.
If you try to help, you're attacking a victim. If you passively accept it, you're stuck in their rut. If you try to cut them off, you've victimized a victim.
Allow yourself one good scream at the top of your lungs, and let's dive into some strategies to help you with someone who plays the victim.
If you’ve been in a relationship with one, you know how much a narcissist can wound and confound you. But sometimes you just need to beat them at their own game for your own sense of empowerment.
Maybe they deserve a taste of their own medicine to see you won't take it lying down anymore. Here's what to say and do to a narcissist to make them feel some of the pain they've inflicted on you.