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How would you deal with this family member?

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BeNimbleDenimRobin · 15/04/2025 23:54

Just curious how you would act/react- say you had a family member for instance, & they were a sibling. They don’t get on with you because they make stupid self absorbed life choices that you don’t agree with so you keep them at a distance for a peaceful life & then one evening they pick a fight over something small to try & goad you into a huge argument so they get your attention and what they want (a reaction). They rip your life to shreds verbally saying you’re worthless and mad, gaslight you, claim you’re jealous of them and their “relationship”, say you’ll never have a successful relationship, life or job & basically attack you and your life. How would you react/ what would you think? Apparently silent treatment doesn’t work and you live rent free in their head, silent treatment makes them angrier it seems.
is this signs of a narcissist/ sociopath? Someone with severe mental health issues?
What would you think of this person/ do?

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Redrosesposies · 15/04/2025 23:57

Nothing. They would not be able to 'pick a fight' with me because I would not be in contact with them
Very simple.

Pillarsofsalt · 15/04/2025 23:58

I would back away and stop interacting with them except perhaps on an extremely minimal level when necessary. I would not give them any information about my life.

MumChp · 16/04/2025 00:14

I would 100% get the person out of my life. Ignore.

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