By Tina Fey
There’s a fine line between expressing your needs and being manipulative in a relationship.
This line is often blurred by narcissists who use cleverly disguised phrases to control their partners and dictate the dynamics of the relationship.
Manipulation, especially when done by a narcissist, is designed to make you doubt your judgement and always keep you guessing.
Now, knowing these phrases used by narcissists can empower you to identify and stand up against their manipulative tactics.
Here’s a list of 10 phrases narcissists typically use to control their partners in a relationship.
You’re overreacting
One of the most common phrases narcissists use to control their partner is “You’re overreacting.”
This phrase is a classic example of gaslighting – a psychological manipulation technique that narcissists often use to make their partners question their own reality, judgment, and sanity.…