Narcissistic cheating patterns explained by an LMFT, divorce attorney, and coach. Peer-reviewed research, behavioral signs, and recovery.
Manipulation
Manipulation is the deliberate and deceptive practice of influencing or controlling others to serve one’s own interests or agenda. It involves using tactics such as lies, guilt-tripping, gaslighting, or emotional appeals to gain power and advantage over the target. Manipulation can undermine trust and autonomy, causing emotional harm to the victims.
DARVO is an acronym for Deny, Attack, Reverse, Victim, and Offender. It is a manipulation tactic used to avoid being held to account.