Narcissists are known for their manipulative tactics, which they use to control and manipulate others to serve their own needs and desires. These tactics can be subtle and difficult to detect, but they are designed to undermine the victim’s sense of reality, stability, and self-esteem.
The term “Gaslighting” comes from the 1938 play “Gas Light,” in which a husband tries to convince his wife that she is going insane by dimming the lights in their home (which were powered by gas) and then denying that they have changed. The play popularized the concept of gaslighting and the practice has since … Read more
Love bombing is how some people act too nice to control someone else. They shower their partner with lots of affection and praise. This tactic happened often in cults before. People also use it in relationships. Love bombing became a popular term in the 1970s and 1980s. Researchers who studied cults and how groups manipulate … Read more
Narcissistic triangulation is a manipulation tactic often used by narcissists to create feelings of insecurity in their partners.
