Narcissists use manipulation tactics to
get what they want, and monkey branching is one method they use to maintain
their narcissistic supply. They prepare themselves for an
optimal exit strategy in case the relationship fails. They never completely
surrender to their partner. Subsequently, they cannot fully settle or commit,
and no matter how ‘in love’ they might claim to be. They have their eyes peeled
on a new person or relationship even when they appear to be committed to you
Victims of narcissistic abuse are subjected to mental conditioning that can make them feel like they’re losing their grip on reality. Gaslighting is a common tactic used by narcissistic abusers to confuse their partners or other people in their inner circle. Gaslighting occurs when someone tries to confuse another party about a situation by insisting the other person is mistaken about the facts. This trick can be used for something simple, such as who was the last person to use an object that’s now missing. It can also be used to confuse a partner about major financial or relationship issues. Narcissistic members of a relationship may use gaslighting to convince their partner that there was less money in the bank account than they thought, or that clear signs of an affair aren’t what they seem. Convincing someone to ignore the truth isn’t easy, they know that as long as they’re consistent with their answers that their target will begin to believe it, too, even if their information is c...
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