When A Narcissist Turns People Against You, This Is What You Should Do That You Never Think About

The Silver Lining
It can be unsettling to watch your relationships being put to the test; however, you could see the silver lining in all of this. If you reflect on how the narcissist’s actions have revealed the true nature of some of your relationships, it is essential to gauge whether those individuals who were swayed so quickly were genuine friends or merely acquaintances. For anyone who has experienced the pain of being a victim of flying monkeys, the advice I always offer is to approach the situation with grace. Narcissists are skilled at manipulating people, and they are adept at preying on individuals’ vulnerable spots. In these circumstances, it’s critical to be gracious toward those who may have allowed themselves to be misled. Instead of denying rumors, the best approach is to be empathetic toward the person and acknowledge the experience of being subjected to this sort of negativity.

You could tell them that you’re sorry they were put in such a terrible situation and express the hope that they know you well enough to understand that the lies don’t represent who you are. Perhaps even encourage them to reach out to you directly in the future and assure them that you’re always available to listen. In doing so, you can take something that has caused you pain and use it as an opportunity to demonstrate your best qualities and your willingness to support others. To disempower a narcissist’s darkness, you must bring in the light. Narcissistic individuals are primarily driven by their insecurity, leading them to treat others like pawns on a chessboard, moving them around to win the game.

When they try to spread malicious gossip about you to turn people against you, it’s all part of their game of chess. They seek to win as many people over to their side as possible, turning it into a vicious game of tactics to outsmart you. However, you don’t have to let them win. It is possible that the narcissistic person in your life may share personal information about your relationship with others inappropriately, including betraying trust and sharing sensitive information that you perhaps shouldn’t have shared with them. It is a devastating thought that they might use family secrets to hurt you, as these are things you shared in private with the understanding that they would be kept confidential.

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