Narcissists often use manipulation to control others from "summary" of Dark Psychology by Adam Brown
Narcissists have a strong desire for power and control over others. They often resort to manipulation as a means to achieve this control. By using tactics such as gaslighting, guilt-tripping, and love bombing, narcissists are able to manipulate the thoughts and emotions of their victims. Gaslighting is a common manipulation technique used by narcissists to make their victims doubt their own perceptions and reality. They may deny saying or doing something, even when there is clear evidence to the contrary. This causes the victim to question their own memory and judgment, making them more susceptible to the narcissist's influence. Guilt-tripping is ano...
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