In my personal and professional (psychiatry) opinion, I think you handled the narcissist as well as - or better - than most people do. You were doing what you needed to do to communicate with your friends.
I like the question. I wish I'd been and felt more gracious. I wanted to put him in his place. I kinda wanted to hurt him because I really dislike taker-overs. But I wish I'd just been a bit more gentle and given him the benefit of the doubt.
In my personal and professional (psychiatry) opinion, I think you handled the narcissist as well as - or better - than most people do. You were doing what you needed to do to communicate with your friends.
Thank you, I appreciate that insight.
I like the question. I wish I'd been and felt more gracious. I wanted to put him in his place. I kinda wanted to hurt him because I really dislike taker-overs. But I wish I'd just been a bit more gentle and given him the benefit of the doubt.