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How Do You Confront a Narcissist Who’s A Pathological Liar

Is It Even Worth It

By Empathic WarriorPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
How Do You Confront a Narcissist Who’s A Pathological Liar
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How Do You Confront a Narcissist Who’s A Pathological Liar? Is It Even Worth It?

Narcissists are known for their strong appetite for power and control. They also enjoy feeling special and enlightened and can be pathological liars.

This makes conflicts and confrontations difficult, as narcissists will only tell you what they want you to hear to make themselves feel better.

In reality, it's hard to confront a narcissist. It's more of an ongoing process of confronting them over and over again, teaching them what the consequences are for their actions, and then continually confronting them each time they lie or do something wrong.

No one wants to be around a liar.

Still, you have to teach that person that being around others, even on a superficial level, is completely different from being around someone who constantly disrespects them as human beings.

In this article, I want to answer is it really wirth trying to reason with a narcissist and to try to get them to stop lying to you.

What Is NPD?

Narcissistic personality disorder, or NPD, is when people have an inflated sense of importance and always seek to be the center of attention.

They use others for their gain and like to criticize others to make themselves feel superior.

Consequently, if you confront them about their actions, they lash out and deny any wrongdoing. If you find yourself in this situation, it's essential not to react in anger and try to keep your cool.

The Narcissist Will Not Stop Lying

Narcissists are known to lie. They will lie about anything, even when it is clear that they are no longer in the room.

When they don't get their way, narcissists will blame someone else or instead pretend that nothing happened. This means that every day with a narcissist is filled with lies and abuse.

The narcissist will do anything to get their way and will not stop lying until they get it.

They will take things from you and blame someone else, and then when they get caught, they'll make up a story to make themselves look like the victim. This is because the narcissist needs everything to be about them.

Setup Boundaries

Setting boundaries with someone can be difficult. You might not be sure where to start or what to say, but it is important to set boundaries in friendships and relationships.

When you set boundaries for yourself, it lets the other person know where your limits are.

For example, if someone asks you to do something that's outside of your comfort zone or that you don't have time for, then setting a boundary tells them that they're asking too much of you.

It is important to set up boundaries with your partner. There are many reasons for this, one of which is that it can help you feel less like you are walking on eggshells.

If you make a decision to enforce these boundaries with your partner, be sure to set them up in advance and not bring them with you on the date.

Don't Be Afraid To Walk Away From Liars

Many people think that they can't walk away from liars, but it's important to know that you do have the power to turn your back and walk away.

A person who lies might feel like they're in control, so they don't need to fear anything.

But by walking away and giving them no reaction, you take back the power and refuse to participate in their game.

Final Words

In conclusion, the best way to confront a pathological liar narcissist is to set boundaries. These boundaries will help keep this person from taking advantage of you and other people in the process.

The best way to confront a narcissist who's a pathological liar is to set boundaries. These boundaries will help keep this person from taking advantage of you and other people in the process.

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Empathic Warrior

Narcissism exist. Toxic people exist. And so do EMPATHIC WARRIORS EXIST.

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  • Editors HHM IT3 years ago

    The Narcissist Will Not Accept That You Don't Want Them https://youtu.be/luQJRNSwJLw

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