Because I would say you're the narcissist.' And then they'll go on a 20-minute tirade about how you're the narcissist, and they'll gaslight you, and they'll manipulate you, and they'll throw in some insults, and by the time they're done with you and they've done that number ...
Or what if they are verbally, emotionally, or even physically abusive and gaslight you every time you notice and/or speak out about their abuse. They tell you that you are just overreacting again, or you are seeing things, you are paranoid, you are the crazy one here...
For many cheaters, the immediate and seemingly best response to the discovery of their betrayal is to dig in with more secrets and lies, but this time to do it more effectively. So they continue to keep secrets, they continue to tell lies, and sometimes they even continu...
For narcissists, being in control isn’t just preferable—it’s vital. To maintain the upper hand in interactions and relationships, they’ll manipulate the truth, ensuring events and narratives align with their desired perception. 19. To Exploit Narcissists often view relationships transactionally....
and you could spend decades trying to plumb your partner’s psyche and figure out exactly why he does what he does or whether it meets the standard for ABUSE-abuse, or you could decide right now that you don’t stick around in relationships where people steal your stuff and gaslight you ...
A cutthroat attorney on the way to the top loses her position and must bide her time as a law professor. Her students at the school help her solve a string of mysteries that linger around a rich family, and soon, the woman must come face-to-face with secrets in her past — some tha...
Work to challenge the thoughts you’re having by reframing them to something more helpful. This isn’t meant to be gaslight-y: the alternative thought should be something that is realistic and will likely be more balanced (and less all-or-nothing) than the original thought. ...
By bringing in a third party, narcissists stir the pot to create drama. This is called triangulation. It’s confusing and can turn relationships upside-down. The reason they do this is to stay in control and keep the attention on themselves. When they ignore you and talk to someone else...
So, what can you do to make sure you are being respectful of her wishes? [Read: How to text a girl you met and don’t screw it up] Let her know you just want her to feel comfortable. Don’t try to convince her you’re a nice guy. Certainly don’t gaslight her. Don’t manip...
Today's installment from my issue number two of Earth Read-Out (ERO) at the end of May '69 gives us an opportunity to understand how much more confidence people had in themselves then than now. For example, do AFT locals talk now the way they talked then? Or do high-ranking U-C of...