Today’s topic is the lies that all narcissists tell in some form or another. So, if you’ve ever been around a narcissist, you’ve probably heard some variation of one of these lies, if not all of them.
So, talking through the lies that narcissists tell isn’t just about commiserating, though that can be an important part of the healing process as well. It’s more about validation.
And it’s about finally making sense of things that haven’t made sense for so long, and realizing that you’re not alone in this. Yes, it can be infuriating, but you are not alone. There is an entire community of people who have dealt with the negative consequences of having a relationship with a narcissist in some form or another.
So let’s get started on the lies that narcissists tell.
1. “You can be vulnerable with me”
The first is that you can be vulnerable with me. They may state this unequivocally.
They may tell you that you can be vulnerable, that it’s okay to share your stories, experiences, feelings, and difficulties. But, unfortunately, that’s never safe when you’re dealing with a narcissist.
This isn’t something you’ll be able to use to tell if you’re dealing with a narcissist because, in reality, you should be able to be vulnerable with people close to you.
So, just because someone tells you that you should be vulnerable with them, it doesn’t necessarily imply that they are a narcissist. But this is a lie that all narcissists tell in some way. They may even drive it home by making you feel at ease. They may actually say the words, or they may do so by asking you questions and telling you stories from their own lives to help you let down your guard.
2. “You can count on me”
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