I'm a psychologist, this is why you should use the 'grey rock' technique to deal with narcissists Narcissistic disorder is a pattern of exaggerated feelings of self-importance Read more: I'm a psychiatrist - here are nine signs that you may be a narcissist By ELLEN COUGHLAN FOR MAILONLINE Published: 10:59, 16 April 2025 | Updated: 11:01, 16 April 2025 e-mail View comments An expert has revealed a 'genius' technique to dealing with narcissist. Virginia Gilbert, a licensed marriage and family therapist from California , revealed the 'grey rock method' can 'minimise conflict and drama from narcissists', who can be difficult communicators and avoid conflict resolution. 'Think of a simple grey rock that's so nondescript-looking that it almost fades into the background.
It doesn't engender an emotional response from the viewer,' Virginia told HuffPost. 'Essentially, you want to be that grey rock and communicate in a manner that's as 'boring' as possible,' she added. This involves keeping things brief, sticking to facts and avoiding anything that comes across as emotional, in order to avoid 'unwittingly invite drama from your high-conflict person,' she added.
Narcissistic personality disorder is characterised by a lifelong pattern of exaggerated feelings of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration, and someone who is unable to empathise with other people's feelings. Those with narcissistic traits also believe that they are special and unique and can only be understood by pe.
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