You might ask: how do they do this? Simply put, narcissists possess a lot of charm and charisma. They appear generous and have a good grasp of social dynamics, making it easy for them to network. They are skilled manipulators, convincing people to believe the lies they tell. They use their charisma to create a logical and emotional appeal that compels others to help them. They will do anything to hurt your reputation, even that of your friends or family, and set the tone of the conversation. When they share negative things about your loved ones, they may sound condescending and careful, but be cautious—these are just some of the ways they attempt to improve their standing.
They are adept at getting other people to do what they want, which is appalling. They will use your past mistakes against you or fabricate elaborate stories filled with obvious lies to achieve their goals. The objective is easy to understand: they want to be in charge, and the only way to do that is if everyone backs them.
In some ways, their plan resembles what children do on the playground, but their goals are much more serious, and their methods are much more effective because they aim to control everything in their environment. For a narcissist, success is paramount. The main driving force behind them is the desire to gain power and control over others, and achieving this boosts their self-esteem.
But what can you do if you find yourself being manipulated by them? It is well known that narcissists thrive in situations involving flying monkeys.
Dealing with Flying Monkeys
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