HealthyGamerGG Boundaries Don't Work - Here's Why
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Dec 31, 2023 The podcast discusses the effectiveness of setting healthy boundaries and explores the impact of power dynamics in relationships. It offers strategies for dealing with narcissistic individuals, resisting manipulation, and managing emotions. The importance of recognizing and separating emotions from actions is also highlighted.
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Boundaries Require Power to Work
- Setting healthy boundaries only works if you have power to enforce them.
- Many people lack power, so boundaries often fail against stronger or controlling individuals.
Be Weak to Avoid Triggering Narcissists
- Stop trying to be strong if you lack power; weakly assert boundaries instead.
- Being strong triggers narcissists to retaliate and reinforces their power over you.
Set Boundaries Without Blame
- Set boundaries by blaming yourself and showing weakness, not blaming the narcissist.
- This deprives narcissists of emotional reinforcement, reducing their abusive behavior over time.