It's not worth the cortisol spike to argue with someone with high narcisstic traits. Their narratives don't reflect reality. Let your silence confirm you've unsubscribed from their delusion.
It becomes easier to socialize when you actually have things to talk about and you gain things to talk about when you actually have hobbies and experience. You get cooler by trying new things. Your taste develops with isolated pursuit of what YOU desire. Basically, go outside.
Some weekends you enter knowing you'll be participating in the main storyline. this weekend i think i'll be doing mostly b-plots & a sort of recurring celebrity guest bit
Having an emotionally mature partner is TOP TIER. You can express yourself freely and openly. They don’t insult you. They don't give you the silent treatment. They don't become aggressive or manipulative. They listen, they respond, and they patiently hold a safe space for you.