A narcissist's starting point with you can be summarized, "I know, you don't know." This sets them up to be quite free with criticisms and accusations. Dr. Les Carter explains that while you cannot change the narcissist, you can certainly adjust the ways you respond to the narcissists ongoing invalidation and gaslighting.

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