Lying about infidelity allows them to manipulate the narrative and control others’ perceptions.
By creating an alternate reality where they remain faithful, they can paint themselves as the victim. They prefer to control the storyline rather than face their actions. This manipulation stems from a need to maintain a perfect image, the flawless facade they’ve worked hard to construct. It’s a defense mechanism to control their environment and the people within it.
3. Gaslighting
By denying their infidelity, they can make their partner doubt their intuition or evidence, a manipulation tactic known as gaslighting.
Beyond control and manipulation, narcissists use gaslighting. They make you question your intuition or evidence of their cheating. This mind game is a classic narcissist tactic and a cruel one. When you’re sure they’ve cheated, they deny it vehemently, making you feel like you’re going crazy. They twist the truth, manipulate facts, and accuse you of being paranoid. The aim? To confuse you, make you doubt your judgment, and control you. This psychological abuse leaves you feeling lost and questioning your sanity. Trust your instincts and stand by your evidence.
4. Maintaining Status
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