7 Shocking Reactions Narcissists Have When You Begin Setting Boundaries—Psychologists Reveal All
Manipulative personalities often lean on emotional appeals when they sense resistance to their usual methods.
It’s tricky because you want to be understanding—you are a caring person, after all—but there’s a difference between genuine vulnerability and emotional blackmail.
You can acknowledge someone’s feelings while still holding firm to the boundaries that protect your own mental well-being. That balance is tough but crucial.
6. They recruit allies (a.k.a. the smear campaign)
One of the most distressing moves is when they start rallying friends, family, or coworkers to their side.
