How To Deal With Smear Campaigns By A Narcissist
Firstly narcissists engage in smear campaigns because they want to gain others’ trust. This is why they spread rumours and talk behind your back to portray themselves as the victim. Narcissists also do this when they realize that you know about their true character. Thus, they engage in the smear campaign to persuade others that you are the villain of the story.
Some of the effective ways to deal with a narcissist’s smear campaign could be:
i) No response or reaction:
If you respond or react, you will be engaging in their wicked games. This is what the narcissist wants. Thus, the best response would be to do nothing. At first, it might be a bit difficult for you to do that. But this is the best way to respond to the smear campaign.
Even if you feel tempted to argue with the narcissist regarding their behaviour, you can’t do that because it will be a waste of time.
ii) Staying neutral and objective:
It might be painful for you if your loved ones are already pursued by the narcissist’s smear campaigns. Even if you tell others your side of the story and defend yourself, they might not believe you.
