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Red Flag #2: Deliberately misinterpreting your perspective to the point of absurdity.
If you come to the narcissist with a valid concern or express your emotions to them, they may reply by distorting your perspective so that it no longer even represents your authentic viewpoint. The conversation then moves in circles and never culminates in a resolution. For example, if you tell them, “I think the way you’ve been speaking to me lately has been cruel,” they could respond, “Oh so now I am evil?” putting words in your mouth you never said. Or you may tell them, “I am not comfortable with you going on vacation with your ex,” and they might lash out, saying, “So now I can’t even have friends?”