Countering when used frequently can be an abuse tactic. It is not just simply disagreeing with someone – it is chronically opposing someone’s thoughts, emotions, perceptions, excitement — whatever the subject is. Narcissists use countering to keep you walking on eggshells, exhausted, silenced, and constantly on the defense. You don’t have to defend yourself or ask for permission for the right to exist. ♥️💯

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