Let’s talk about how to make a narcissist respect you. Now, the harsh reality is that people who land on the spectrum of destructive narcissism aren’t actually capable of genuine, functional respect, even when they temporarily hold you in high regard, such as at the beginning of the relationship. That so-called high regard will be laced with envy, competition, and underlying contempt. And let’s face it, there’s nothing healthy or functional about envy and contempt in our relationships, right?
But the name of the game here is surviving the relationship that you’re currently in and, for whatever reason, maybe unable to extricate yourself from. And if you can do so in a way that inspires even a modicum of respect, however inauthentic, you’ll certainly feel more empowered and undoubtedly be better off.
So, this article is for the person who, again, for whatever reason, finds themselves unable or unwilling to walk away entirely and chooses to continue to engage with the toxic emotional manipulator and/or bully to whatever degree and wants to do so with as much dignity and grace as possible.
How to Make a Narcissist Panic
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