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How do you deal with a smear campaign?
Let them know you are the target of a smear campaign and to not believe what your ex is saying about you. Inform them your ex is creating “spin” to the point that what they are saying is fiction and a waste of time to believe. Be forthright, convincing, and firm. State your side once, then let it go.
How do you fight back against a smear campaign?
Below are some actions you should consider taking if you find yourself in the midst of a smear campaign.
- Take Screenshots.
- Block Them.
- Tell Trusted People What’s Happening.
- Don’t Post Anything on Social Media.
- Live Your Life.
- Go No Contact.
- Document Your Experience.
How do you beat a smear campaign?
The way to beat them is to attack the smear directly. I’ve been the target of smear campaignsmyself, and I’ve had blunders and successes in dealing with them.
How to counter the narcissistic smear campaign?
Countering the Smear Campaign is very difficult. Some tips – easy to write – much more difficult to accept, let alone put into action: Rise above it – don’t dispute it, narcs have already anticipated this and have the antidote. By rising above it, you are disengaging with the narc and depriving them of narcissistic supply. You are oozing decorum.
What are the elements of a smear campaign?
In severe conditions, smearing can include dangerous rumors, threats, and lawsuits. Smear campaigns typically include the following elements: Some grain of truth: You left them! You broke their heart!
What does it mean to engage your smearers?
This means not ignoring your smearers, nor capitulating to their demands, but engaging their smears loudly and publicly in a way that fully exposes what they are attempting to do to you. If you are being lied about by someone attempting to influence public opinion about you, debunk that lie and loudly draw attention to it.