How to Trap a Narcissist into Exposing Themselves | Warning – Ruthless

Here is what happens when you master this technique fully: you let them dig their own grave. The core idea behind this silence is beautifully simple. Let them say false things enough that you can later prove with facts how big of a liar they are. This way, you can destroy their credibility using their own words and actions. You’re not the crazy one making accusations anymore; you are simply presenting their own documented behavior.

So, let’s say you do it. You remain silent and let them do what they have to do. Finally, you implement this strategy. You ask innocent clarifying questions that seem helpful but are actually tests. “Can you remind me what time you said you left the office?” or “What was the name of that restaurant you went to again?” These questions appear supportive but create opportunities for them to contradict themselves.

Give them rope by appearing to believe their stories completely. You have to fake it. Say things like, “Wow, that must have been difficult,” or, “I’m so glad you handled that situation.” This false validation encourages them to embellish and add more details they will later have to remember. They don’t remember things they’ve said or done. Create situations where they have to repeat their stories. Bring up past events casually in conversation weeks later. “Remember when you told me about that big meeting? How did that turn out?” Watch for changes in their narrative.

The Art of Letting Them Strike First

This brings us to an important principle: the art of letting them strike first. So let’s say you have done your silent spot well, and now you are cornering them. You’re gathering evidence. You are watching for patterns, observing, and analyzing the data you have. What you want to happen is for them to strike first. Why? You will understand in a minute. Let them foolishly strike, thinking they’re hurting you while you are actually harnessing energy to strike from the shadows once and for all. As they say, revenge is best served cold.

You have to use their own traits against them. Narcissists are reactive, impulsive, selfish, and want instant gratification, right? These are qualities of a highly immature and unintelligent individual, despite how smart they think they are. While in their heads they believe they’re building a case against you, you are actually letting them dig their own grave.

As I said before, how would you implement this? Stop defending yourself immediately when they make accusations. Instead, say something like, “I can see you feel strongly about this, don’t you?” and then go quiet. This perceived weakness encourages them to escalate and reveal more of their true nature.

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