Exposed: How Narcissists Manipulate, Cheat, and Blame Others for Their Actions to Gain Sympathetic Attention, Avoid Responsibility, and Ruin People’s Reputations.
Narcissists are individuals characterised by an excessive need for admiration, a lack of empathy, and a grandiose sense of self-importance. They possess a cunning ability to manipulate others, employing various tactics to draw people in, shift blame onto others, and evade accountability. This article explores seven common strategies employed by narcissists to gain sympathetic attention, avoid responsibility, and ruin people’s reputations.
1. Charm and Seduction:
Narcissists possess an innate charm that can be intoxicating to those around them. They use this charm to lure unsuspecting victims into their web of manipulation. By presenting an attractive façade, they gain the trust and admiration of others, disguising their true intentions. This initial charm serves as a foundation for the narcissist to exploit and deceive their targets.
2. Playing the Victim:
When faced with the consequences of their actions, narcissists often resort to portraying themselves as the victim. They manipulate others’ emotions by acting helpless, wounded, or wronged, diverting attention away from their own misdeeds. This tactic not only garners sympathy but also places the blame on innocent parties, effectively exonerating the narcissist from any wrongdoing.
3. Gaslighting:
One of the most insidious tactics employed by narcissists is gaslighting. By distorting the truth, manipulating facts, and questioning the sanity of their victims, narcissists create doubt, confusion, and self-doubt in the minds of those around them. This emotionally manipulative strategy erodes self-confidence, making the victims more susceptible to the narcissist’s control. Moreover, by distorting reality, narcissists ensure that the blame is shifted onto the innocent rather than themselves.
4. Blame Shifting:
Narcissists are masters at shifting blame onto others. Whenever they are confronted with their transgressions, they skillfully divert attention by accusing their victims or other innocent parties. By doing so, they not only deflect responsibility but also damage the reputation and integrity of those falsely accused. This tactic effectively protects the narcissist, allowing them to escape accountability.
5. Projection:
Projection is yet another manipulation tactic narcissists use to avoid introspection and blame. They project their own flaws, insecurities, and immoral behaviours onto others, creating a false narrative that paints them as virtuous and innocent. By attributing their own negative qualities onto their victims, narcissists successfully divert attention from their own destructive behaviour, maintaining control and authority in the situation.
6. Smear Campaigns:
To further protect themselves and ruin the reputation of their victims or those who dare to expose their manipulative ways, narcissists often launch aggressive smear campaigns. Through rumour-spreading, character assassination, and strategic alliances, they aim to tarnish the credibility of their targets. This calculated strategy ensures that their victims are discredited, preventing others from believing their claims and allowing the narcissist to continue their toxic behaviours.
7. Emotional Manipulation:
Lastly, narcissists exploit the emotions of those around them to maintain control and avoid accountability for their actions. By using guilt, fear, and even love as weapons, they manipulate their victims into excusing their behaviour, making them feel responsible for the narcissist’s actions. This emotional manipulation drains the energy and self-esteem of the victims, leaving them vulnerable to further exploitation.
Narcissists employ various manipulation tactics to draw people in, pass the blame, and escape accountability for their cheating and destructive behaviours. The seven tactics mentioned here – charm and seduction, playing the victim, gaslighting, blame-shifting, projection, smear campaigns, and emotional manipulation – create an intricate web that facilitates their agenda while detrimentally impacting the lives of those around them. Recognising these tactics is crucial in protecting oneself from falling victim to narcissistic manipulation and maintaining empathy and compassion towards their victims.
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