'Grey Rocking' Is the Technique You Should Use to Get Through Unwanted Conversations This Holiday Season
It's a smart way to manage interactions with narcissistic, negative people.

By Ryan Droste • Originally published

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Although the holiday season brings people together and can be a time to reconnect and enjoy the company of family, friends and colleagues, it can also be a time of great stress. This is especially true for introverts or those who are looking to avoid conflict. In a group of dynamic personalities, it's just not always possible for everyone to get along.
Sometimes spending a few hours with people can feel like a few weeks, and this dynamic is multiplied when there's a narcissist in the group. They might seem well-intentioned, but deep down they thrive on creating chaos and conflict. Who wants to deal with that over the holidays?
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