8 Signs a Narcissist Twists Someone Around Their Little Finger
Narcissists are easy to spot since they are selfish individuals who only think of what is best for themselves, and never for the people around them. Still, some of them can be very manipulative and hard to notice.
Therefore, we should know the common signs of narcissists to help protect ourselves from their evil and selfish intentions.
Watch out for the signs of their tactics. Remember, actions speak louder than words.
Signs Which Indicate That a Narcissist Is Trying to Manipulate You:
#1 Around Them You Feel Unworthy
A narcissist will make you feel unworthy; this is their tactic for you to appreciate the fact you have them in your life. A person who genuinely cares about you will never make you feel unworthy.
#2 A Narcissist Is Always the Victim
A narcissist will convince you that you are the one who acts unjustly or improperly. They love to play the victim, don’t believe them. Believe what you see.
#3 Everything Revolves Around the Narcissist
It is very common for a narcissist to stop listening to you while speaking and start talking about themselves. They do this because in their minds everything revolves around them. They cut you off while speaking.
Remember that a person who respects you and values your opinion or simply wants to find out more about you will listen to what you have to say.
#4 Narcissists Cannot Control Their Aggression and Emotions
Narcissists cannot hold their emotions, so often there is physical aggression or verbal aggression. Protect yourself from this and understand that you deserve better. Physical aggression is easy to spot while on the other hand, psychological aggression isn’t.
So, you must know the signs:
- A narcissist might pressure you to do something you don’t want to
- They might withhold physical, financial, and emotional support
- They try to control your behavior
- Try and threaten you
- Try to intimidate you
#5 A Narcissist Will Accuse You Of Something You Haven’t Done
For everything narcissist does, they will blame you. Usually, they blame others for their own intentions and actions.
#6 Narcissists Are Verbally Abusive
They are known to use insulting language. They will yell at you so that they can manipulate you. They intend to make you feel small and to fear them. In case you find yourself in this situation, leave calmly, just leave.
#7 Narcissists Use Gaslighting Techniques
Gaslighting is a method narcissists use to make you doubt reality. They will deny that things happened or they will deny that they ever said something bad to you.
No matter what evidence you provide them, they will deny it. In the end, you will be the one questioning everything.
#8 They Will Make You Feel Ashamed
Narcissists attempt to manipulate you by belittling you or making you feel unworthy. They will try to make you feel ashamed for your lack of social class, physical appearance, or education. That is how they feel superior.
Can you think of someone in your life who does these things? If so, you must do something about it. Why? Because at the end of the day you only live once, and you should spend your life feeling happy and not miserable.
Surround yourself with people who will inspire you and around which you would want to be a better person. You see, you only live once, but that shouldn’t be a problem, because if you live right, once is enough!
