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The Narcissist’s Kryptonite: 7 Phrases That Make Them Lose Their Minds

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Cody Taymore
Jun 02, 2025
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Close-up of an angry man’s face, eyes wide open with fury, brows furrowed, and teeth clenched in a hostile snarl. His expression shows intense rage and aggression, with deep wrinkles across his forehead and tension in his jaw. The background is neutral and out of focus, emphasizing the raw emotion in his face.

Narcissists have a playbook.

They love their scripts, their tested manipulation tactics, their tried-and-true ways of making you question yourself.

But here’s what they don’t want you to know: they also have predictable weak spots.

After spending two years being systematically manipulated by someone I trusted completely, I learned something crucial: narcissists lose their shit when you stop playing by their rules.

“Narcissists depend on you explaining yourself. The moment you stop, their power structure collapses.”

They’re used to people who explain, defend, and justify. They’re used to people who care about being “fair” and “reasonable.”

They’re not used to people who simply refuse to engage with their bullshit.

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