4. Narcissists will give you unsolicited advice.
Have you ever received advice from someone you never asked for? Sometimes, we only need a friend to listen to us without judgment. One of the clues that you’re dealing with a narcissist in conversation is when they start offering unsolicited advice. They act like they’ve got life all figured out and can’t wait to enlighten you with their wisdom. It’s like having an unwanted life coach, except instead of helping you, their advice is more likely to get you into trouble.
Narcissists love to think they’re the smartest person in the room. They’ll tell you to do things exactly how they do, as if their method is the gold standard. Remember that saying, “Advice is like mushrooms; the wrong kind can prove fatal.” Well, their advice is the poisonous variety. It’s all about feeding their ego and making them feel better about themselves, not about offering you genuine support or guidance.
If the advice is intrusive or unwelcome, setting boundaries is okay. You can say, “I appreciate your input, but I prefer to handle this my way.” Of course, they will get offended if you don’t take their advice, but keep this in mind: your life, your rules.
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