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14 Thought-Control Tactics Narcissists Use To Confuse and Dominate You
14 Thought-Control Tactics Narcissists Use To Confuse and Dominate You
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Example: How dare you question me! After all Ive done for you.
2) Bandwagon: An attempt to pressure another to go along because
everybody is doing it.
Example: I know I am right. What I say stands until you can prove
otherwise.
Narcissists often use this tactic when they dont understand what
another person is saying. Rather than admit they are confused, they
pretend that what the other person is saying is beyond belief. This is
an attempt to dismiss valid concerns.
Example: You seriously think there are other husbands who are better
than me? You really think other wives get anywhere near what I have
given you? You are not living in the real world.
Example: Okay, you win, Ill pay you back $50 of the $100 you gave me
and well call it even. Hey, its better than nothing.
9) Empty Promises: Promising to give you what you want without any
plan or intention of fulfilling the promise.
Example: Thats the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. Youre just
embarrassing yourself.
Example: If I do this for you, you will think you can get whatever you
want from me. Ill become your slave and have no life.
Narcissists often have pat phrases they employ when they feel
threatened.
Example: Believe me. Im your last best hope. Im all youve got.