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Thats where the grey rock method comes in.
Grey rocking is a method you could use when toxic people are trying to dominate or manipulate you.
The premise is to act like a grey rock: stable, blank, and unresponsive.
Whats the point of the grey rock method?
The point of the grey rock method is to basically bore the narcissistic person.
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Grey rocking frees the loved one from the on-call-and-fix-it cycle.
Is the grey rock method effective?
By not showing emotions or reactions, theyre less likely to get a thrill or enjoyment from them.
However, Zeller adds that grey rocking wont work ineverysituation and emphasizes the importance of considering your own safety.
So always keep your safety in mind and seek support if you feel threatened, she adds.
Whats the difference between grey rocking and social withdrawal?
If grey rocking sounds similar to social withdrawal, youre not alone.
Whats the difference between grey rocking and stonewalling?
Likewise, the difference between grey rocking and stonewalling is intention, Zeller explains.
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How to practice the grey rock method
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Give short and to-the-point responses, Derhally adds.
Guess theyre more important, Zeller suggests saying something like I had a nice time.
without showing any emotion or defensiveness if you want to try grey rocking.
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