6 Triggers Narcissists Use to Manipulate and Control You
They use these triggers in every relationship.
Narcissistic abuse can be hard to spot, especially when you’re in the middle of it. Narcissistic abusers are very manipulative and cunning. They are also excellent at using certain words and behaviors to manipulate their victims. These triggers are designed to make their victims fall back into their pattern of abuse. In this story, I will look at six different triggers that a narcissist will use on you.
1. The Appeal Trigger — Appealing to your sympathies
Narcissists love to play the victim. They love to play on your sympathy. They love to play up their helplessness and play down their ability to manage and take care of things for themselves. The appeal trigger is all about making you feel sorry for the narcissist.
A narcissist will play the victim by playing up their weaknesses, playing down their abilities, and appealing to your sympathy. They may act like they are helpless and like nothing they do matters.
They may act like you are the only person who can make them happy. They may act like you are the only person who can take care of them. They may act like you are the only person who can help them.
