Dealing with a narcissist, or even any kind of antagonistic person, can be challenging to say the least. It’s hard to communicate effectively with someone who actually isn’t committed to conflict ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re on #TherapyTok, you might’ve heard of a buzzy new term circulating around: the gray rock method ...

Some say that becoming as dull as a rock is an effective way to disengage. By Christina Caron Take a moment to imagine a small gray rock sitting in the palm of your hand. It’s silent, smooth and ...

Narcissists are renowned for their insatiable need for admiration, their sense of entitlement, and their lack of empathy towards others. Whether in the workplace, at family gatherings, or even within ...

Jenn H. always had a rocky relationship with her mother. “As a kid, I tried to blend into the background, but there were still a lot of outbursts and anger that upset me a lot,” she says. “When I was ...

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The gray rock method is everything "forgive and forget" isn't. The technique recommended by mental health therapists is a strategy for handling narcissistic or toxic behavior — and according to Ariana ...

If you’re on #TherapyTok, you might’ve heard of a buzzy new term circulating around: the gray rock method. But what you don’t know is you’ve likely already used this communication strategy in numerous ...