Chapter
Surviving Relationships with Toxic People
43:24 - 51:19 (07:55)
Learn about the technique of "gray rocking," which involves disengaging and being unresponsive to toxic people to ultimately create distance and minimize their impact on your life.
Clips
The gray rock method is a response to constant baiting in a narcissistic relationship.
43:24 - 46:22 (02:57)
Summary
The gray rock method is a response to constant baiting in a narcissistic relationship. By being emotionally unreactive and boring, you can minimize the effects of the abuse.
ChapterSurviving Relationships with Toxic People
Episode2 Secrets to Handling a Narcissist: A Toolkit for Dealing With Toxic Behavior at Work, Dating, Marriage, and Family (With World-Renowned Dr. Ramani)
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
This podcast discusses two techniques for conflict resolution: gray rocking, which involves not reacting to harmful behavior, and yellow rocking, which involves disengaging from conflict through neutral responses.
46:22 - 48:32 (02:09)
Summary
This podcast discusses two techniques for conflict resolution: gray rocking, which involves not reacting to harmful behavior, and yellow rocking, which involves disengaging from conflict through neutral responses. These techniques can be helpful in situations like a contentious divorce or child custody negotiations.
ChapterSurviving Relationships with Toxic People
Episode2 Secrets to Handling a Narcissist: A Toolkit for Dealing With Toxic Behavior at Work, Dating, Marriage, and Family (With World-Renowned Dr. Ramani)
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The lack of emotional expression associated with gray rocking can make the technique unsettling for children and in the workplace, while it can also be a useful way to protect oneself from toxic relationships.
48:32 - 51:19 (02:47)
Summary
The lack of emotional expression associated with gray rocking can make the technique unsettling for children and in the workplace, while it can also be a useful way to protect oneself from toxic relationships.