Narcissism Glossary
Raising the problem makes you the offender (victim playing)
😭 When their fault is named, the tactic of twisting the situation to pose as the victim and dodge responsibility. The original issue vanishes.
Their hardship and the behavior you first raised can be viewed separately. Check whether that behavior's responsibility ever got addressed.
Their hardship and the behavior you first raised can be viewed separately. Check whether that behavior's responsibility ever got addressed.
Often seen in situations like these
🗣️ "I'm like this because of you" — their behavior disappears behind your fault.
🗣️ Asked about the broken promise: "With everything I'm going through, that's what you fixate on?" — and the original question is erased.
🗣️ Asked about the broken promise: "With everything I'm going through, that's what you fixate on?" — and the original question is erased.
When this happens, try this
💡 Their hardship and the behavior you first raised can be considered separately. Instead of ranking who suffers more, check whether that behavior's responsibility was ever properly handled.