Boundaries Don't Work - Here's Why
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Appear Weak, Stay Strong
To effectively manage interactions with those who seek to dominate, one should adopt a façade of weakness while maintaining inner strength. This approach hinders the satisfaction derived by antagonists from belittling others, thereby removing their emotional rewards. Engaging in conflict from a position of perceived weakness can prevent the awakening of defensive narcissistic tendencies and disallow the manipulator from gaining self-esteem through confrontation. Ultimately, the goal is to create an environment where they do not benefit from their interactions, leading to their withdrawal.
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