Narcissism Glossary
Minimizing your emotional reactions (grey rock)
🗿 The grey rock method is a coping technique: show no emotional reaction to provocation, and answer only the necessary minimum — flat and dry, as unmagnetic as a grey rock.
It doesn't change the person or fix the relationship. And when your reactions shrink, their pressure may briefly get rougher.
It doesn't change the person or fix the relationship. And when your reactions shrink, their pressure may briefly get rougher.
Often seen in situations like these
💬 To criticism or provocation, answer only what's needed, briefly: "Oh, really?", "Okay.", "I'll think about it."
😑 Don't extend the conversation — turn your attention to tasks and practical matters.
😑 Don't extend the conversation — turn your attention to tasks and practical matters.
When this happens, try this
💡 Best used in a limited way, where you must keep crossing paths and no major threat exists. If retaliation or danger worries you, secure a safe place and someone to call first.