We all know very well that narcissists are masters of the art of manipulating everyone around them for their own purposes.
They don’t care that their methods are cruel and cause tremendous harm to others. They are pleased with the power they feel they have gained over others.
Dr. George K. Simon, a renowned psychological expert, has identified three essential traits for individuals seeking control over others: the ability to conceal one’s inclination towards violence, the capacity to scrutinize the other person’s personality and identify the triggers, and the capacity to maintain emotional distance even in the face of suffering.
These are some of the signs that you are being manipulated:
1. They force you to tell them about yourself first.
They’ll pry out every single detail about your life and use it to their advantage. When you think someone’s interest in you isn’t right, don’t tell them anything about yourself.
2. They’ll overwhelm you with false superiority.
Using their intelligence, they will bombard you with a vast amount of information and figures on a topic you’re not very sure of. This is one method of exerting their influence over you.
3. They spread negativity.
Narcissists have a tendency to be loud and ill-mannered around the people they wish to manipulate. This is part of their strategy to overwhelm their victims, so stay collected and ignore them.
4. Feeding on others’ insecurity
Insecure people are common marks for narcissists. They will do their best to ensure that they play with their victim’s insecurities in both subtle and overt ways.
5. They’ll pretend to be innocent.
They might be as sly as a fox, but they will look like they are the very picture of innocence. Don’t just give in to their desires. Be sure of yourself.
6. They alter information.
They’ll twist and turn the real facts of the matter at hand in whatever way serves their purposes. They’ll point fingers at other people when the consequences of their actions are revealed.
7. They pressurize others.
They will keep pressuring their victims so that they’ll finally lash out and not make the right choices.
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