The advice "never defend yourself to a narcissist" is because engaging in arguments or trying to explain your side to a narcissist is generally considered futile and can often worsen the situation, as they may use your attempts to defend yourself to further manipulate and control you; it's often better to set boundaries, limit contact, and prioritize your own well-being instead of trying to reason with them.
where's the rant gone (to)?
A glitch in the Matrix?
The advice "never defend yourself to a narcissist" is because engaging in arguments or trying to explain your side to a narcissist is generally considered futile and can often worsen the situation, as they may use your attempts to defend yourself to further manipulate and control you; it's often better to set boundaries, limit contact, and prioritize your own well-being instead of trying to reason with them.
lol, Arnold has awesome stories:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xlkY3hoYpD4