Number three: They undermine your financial confidence by constantly criticizing your financial skills and knowledge. Let’s say you’re doing your taxes correctly, but then the narcissist criticizes you, saying something like, “You’re doing okay, but I don’t think you understand how taxation works. If you did, you wouldn’t calculate this that way.” They plant seeds of doubt, making you think, “What if I am doing something wrong here?”
What happens next? You ask them for help. They may make a big mistake, but they still take over, making financial decisions for you—decisions that may not be in your favor. They’re jealous of your money and don’t want you to be okay, ultimately destroying your savings.
Emotional Blackmail Through Debt
Number four: They will emotionally blackmail you through debt. The narcissist will persuade you to take out a loan or credit card in your name to meet their needs, promising to repay all the installments. You might resist, knowing it will ruin your credit score, but they’ll persist like a toddler until you give in.
Once you take out the loan or get the credit card, they’ll disappear, leaving you with the debt. When you ask about the payment, they’ll deny ever promising to pay it, saying, “Just pay it this time, and we’ll see what happens next time.” They dodge responsibility, leaving you with a financial mess.
Economic Isolation Tactics
Number five: They will economically isolate you. You’re probably familiar with emotional isolation, where they isolate you from friends and family. Similarly, they’ll isolate you financially, ensuring you don’t get the help you need.
They won’t offer help, of course, but they’ll run a massive smear campaign, spreading lies about you—perhaps that you’re into gambling and have burnt all your savings. They’ll make sure nobody trusts you with money, effectively financially abusing you without direct access to your money.
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