Narcissists love repeating these seven phrases to hurt you. A Harvard psychologist explains how to respond

Narcissists love repeating these seven phrases to hurt you. A Harvard psychologist explains how to respond


According to the expert, it is essential to establish limits and this can be done through short and simple sentences, which also place the victim in command of the narrative.




It is increasingly common for people, including celebrities, to report negative experiences with a person suffering from narcissism.. According to Anna Karynne Melo, psychologist and psychotherapist, the main characteristics of the narcissist are the concern to be grandiose, exhibitionismfeeling of indifference towards others, the absence of empathy and the inability to relate.

Arguing with a narcissist is a difficult task, after all the egocentric approach, which makes the other person feel invisible, makes communication difficult. Harvard University-trained psychologist Cortney S. Warren highlights seven common phrases among people suffering from this disorder.

1) “You’re lucky I care”: a narcissist feels superior and others should be grateful to have him in their lives.

2) “No one will want to be with you”: Derogatory phrases are common among narcissists because they feel disappointed by others, whom they consider far inferior to them.

3) “You need me”: typical manipulative phrase that tries to establish the power a narcissist believes he has over you. It can lead to threats like, “If you keep doing this, I’ll leave.”

4) “You are wrong to feel this way”: narcissists only validate their own thoughts, emotions and experiences, as they do not act with empathy.

5) “Why are you talking to this person? He’s an idiot”: Warren explains that narcissists have a strong desire to feel superior to others and a way of…

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