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You know howweddingsbring out the best in some people and the absolute worst in others?

The brides stepmother, Karen, had a long history of stirring up trouble.

The cherry on top?

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Karens ability to turn family members against the brides mom purely out of jealousy.

Knowing Karen couldnt resist breaking the rules, the bride set a trap for her.

Think again, Karen.

Smiling stepmom knitting on a plaid sofa, dressed in a white shirt.

The guests were also in on the plan, ensuring Karens champagne look would fade right into the background.

The look of shock and defeat?

I wish I could have been there to see it.

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She even left the reception early while the bridesdadawkwardly apologized for his wifes antics.

The bride, of course, basked in her victory, knowing she had outsmarted her narcissistic stepmom.

Dealing with a narcissist is like playing chess against someone whos convinced theyre always the queenstrategy is everything.

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Theprossay that narcissistic behaviors often revolve around attention-seeking, manipulation, and an unshakable belief in their own superiority.

Arrogance, lack of empathy, and a sense of entitlement are also clear signs of a narcissist.

However, the wicked stepmom in our story might just be a drama queen.

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We all know at least one person who treats drama like their morning coffeethey simply cant function without it.

Thesedrama enthusiaststhrive on chaos, turning every minor inconvenience into a full-blown soap opera.

The key to dealing with them?

Bride in a white dress and veil, sitting on a bed, holding a champagne glass, in a room with framed pictures on the wall.

Just dont feed the fire.

Stay calm and avoid being pulled into their whirlwind of exaggerated emotions and constant conflict.

Check out the results:

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