Number 4: Emotional Manipulation.
This kind of manipulation is a desperate attempt to regain control by exploiting the victim’s empathy and causing them to question their perception and reasoning. Narcissists are adept at playing with other people’s feelings, particularly those who show signs of empathy. They may portray themselves as victims of unjust circumstances or cruel treatment, depicting themselves as enduring significant hardship or suffering to gain the victim’s sympathy and motivate them to resume the relationship under new, more favorable terms for the narcissist.
In doing so, the narcissist may exaggerate or fabricate stories that paint them in a poor light, thereby eliciting the victim’s pity. This not only attempts to instill guilt in the person but also creates a narrative in which the victim feels responsible for the narcissist’s emotional well-being. This can lead the victim to believe that any decision to distance themselves would be cruel or unfair, shifting the focus from the manipulation to the victim’s emotional responsibility.
This tactic of emotional manipulation also includes moments when the narcissist displays exceptionally loving or caring behavior, only to quickly revert to cold or distant tactics as soon as they sense they have regained control. This hot-and-cold cycle is intentionally confusing and serves to emotionally destabilize the victim, increasing their dependency on the narcissist for validation and affection.
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