Thank You, But No Thank You: The Phrase for Narcissists
If you’ve ever searched “how to deal with a narcissistic mother”, “how to deal with a narcissistic parent,” or even “how to go no contact with a narcissist,” you’ll know one thing for sure. They always come back. Not quietly. Not humbly. But usually with a shiny coin. A shiny coin might look like: “I’ve got tickets for us to go somewhere amazing.” “Let’s go out for dinner, my treat.” “I found the perfect place for us to visit.” Suddenly they sound generous. Fun even. But if you’ve lived with a narcissistic parent long enough, you know something important. That shiny coin has another side. And the other side is usually covered in mud. The Shiny Coin Trick Here’s how it usually goes. You’re living your life. You’ve created some space. Things are calm. Then your phone rings. It’s your narcissistic mother (or father). And suddenly they’re overflowing with exciting plans. “Let’s go to this amazing place I found.” “I thought we could spend...