Dealing with a narcissist, or even any kind of antagonistic person, can be challenging to say the least. It’s hard to communicate effectively with someone who actually isn’t committed to conflict ...

Jenn H. always had a rocky relationship with her mother. “As a kid, I tried to blend into the background, but there were still a lot of outbursts and anger that upset me a lot,” she says. “When I was ...

Claudio Abilio had hoped to move on after ending a relationship she described as toxic and emotionally abusive. But continued interactions — for various reasons — became fraught with tension and drama ...

There are many effective tactics for dealing with a difficult person—whether they're a gaslighter or emotional manipulator—but one method in particular stands out. The "Grey Rock Method" has gained ...

Narcissists are renowned for their insatiable need for admiration, their sense of entitlement, and their lack of empathy towards others. Whether in the workplace, at family gatherings, or even within ...

When dealing with toxic or abusive people, reacting emotionally often gives them exactly what they want, attention, control, or a sense of power. The grey rock method is a strategy some people use to ...

The gray rock method is everything "forgive and forget" isn't. The technique recommended by mental health therapists is a strategy for handling narcissistic or toxic behavior — and according to Ariana ...

Navigating a relationship with a narcissist can be one of the most difficult and wearing experiences in a person’s life. For those who find themselves involved in toxic dynamics with a narcissistic ...