Deflection, Diversion, And Evasion
Narcissists use this tactic to get out of answering direct questions and avoid being caught in lies. They may deflect, by transferring the conversation onto you; divert, by steering the topic toward something else; or evade, by responding with something unrelated, vague, or meaningless.
The narcissist’s goal is to confuse and redirect attention. This way, they don’t have to take responsibility for their behaviour.
Amplification
Narcissists like to amplify failure and push success aside when it comes to their relationships. You’ll see your achievements go unnoticed and uncelebrated, while your shortcomings and mistakes are highlighted with painful detail.
The end goal is to belittle you so that the narcissist can assume the centre of attention. When you’re drained of energy and full of doubt, finding success will be more challenging.
Top 5 Manipulation Tactics Used By Narcissists
Emotional Barriers
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