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by i_feel_great 2449 days ago
Have you tried sarcasm? Works a treat. Little by little, undermine them by agreeing but disagreeing with subtle sarcasm until they doubt themselves.

Works, but don't become an asshole yourself.

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> Little by little, undermine them by agreeing but disagreeing with subtle sarcasm until they doubt themselves.

This tactic is more toxic then ego itself.

I'm not certain that 'doing the wrong thing for the right reasons' is justifiable. Especially gaslighting another person.

When you stare into the abyss, the abyss not only stares back, but also pulls you in...