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Triangulation
Triangulation refers to a psycho-social manipulation tactic where one individual involves a third party to intervene or mediate in a relationship or conflict, typically to assert control or gain advantage. The manipulator may create tension, jealousy, or competition between the other two individuals, undermining trust and fostering a sense of division. Social triangulation aims to manipulate the dynamics of the relationship and maintain a position of power for the manipulator.
Jealousy baiting is the deliberate use of comparisons and manufactured rivals to destabilize a partner. The research, patterns, and recovery.
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Narcissistic abuse often triggers self-isolation. Survivors seek solace and retreat inward from family and friends. Isolation offers temporary comfort and safety. However, it soon becomes a self-imposed prison. This retreat limits their psycho-social well-being. It negatively impacts a survivor’s quality of life.1 As a result, isolation acts as a behavioral response to overwhelm. For traumatized people, it becomes a habitual coping mechanism. This…
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Triangulation is a manipulation tactic commonly used by to assert power and control in the context of the narcissistic abuse cycle.
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