When their grip begins to weaken, narcissists often shift the blame. They have an uncanny ability to deflect responsibility for their own actions and make you feel like the problem. You may hear phrases like:
- “You’re overreacting.”
- “You’re too sensitive.”
- “Everything is fine until you make it dramatic.”
This tactic is designed to undermine your self-confidence. By making you doubt your emotions and reactions, they regain the upper hand, subtly reestablishing their power.
Over time, this strategy can become even more aggressive. They may create narratives to cast themselves as the rational, victimized party while framing you as irrational or unstable. The goal is to erode your sense of agency and warp your perception of the relationship’s problems, leaving you vulnerable to their manipulation.
2. Playing the Victim
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