Number 1: Giving them what they want.
The Narcissist will not appreciate you, love you, or refrain from slandering or gossiping about you because you give in to them. The Narcissist already feels entitled, so you saying yes to them and bending over backward for them will not make them think any better of you. They will just continue to use you and then they will cast you aside when they no longer have use of you.
Number 2: Walking on eggshells.
This is where you are trying hard not to offend, annoy, or anger the Narcissist. You are being incredibly careful with your words, tone of voice, and actions, probably hoping that if you navigate just right the Narcissist will not have any reason to lash out at you and that your situation might improve.
The truth is that the Narcissist does recognize your efforts, but it will only make them want to see you squirm even more. So, they will still get angry with you, get moody with you, still be dismissive of you, etc. You, walking on eggshells is a sign of fear and the Narcissist smells that fear, and it motivates them to be even worse, not better.
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