Dealing with a holiday Grinch this Christmas?
Here are six ways narcissists manipulate you during this time, according to an expert.
Watch out for the red flags to protect yourself this holiday season.
Elina Fairytale
Here are six manipulation methods narcissists use during the holiday season to look out for.
Deliberately being the Grinch or trying to sabotage your joy during holiday festivities.
Their negativity and pessimism are actually manipulative because it is designed to unsettle and gaslight their victims.
They might casually talk about visiting an ex during what is supposed to be a romantic holiday vacation.
Giving you the silent treatment or stonewalling you.
You are not materialistic for wanting a thoughtful gift or even gesture from a partner or family member.
Instead, you open your present and its a pair of socks in a color they know you hate.
This can happen with gestures, as well, in other contexts besides relationships.
Hoovering you back into the relationship with seemingly heartfelt apologies or provocative statements.
The purpose of such a greeting is not care or thoughtfulness, but rather to reestablish control.
Me and my new partner are having a blast!
or, I am really sorry for everything.
Weaponizing social media.
Social media is a powerful way narcissists make a run at create love triangles and provoke during the holidays.
Dont fall for the trap.
You deserve to enjoy the holidays and you deserve to be at peace, free from toxic people.
