Machiavellianism
Summary: Manipulative, nothing is seen as dishonest. Children will be exploited for money. Work staff used. Victim card, distraction, false promises, blameshifting, avoidance, mixed with undiagnosed Cluster B personality disorders, and there is a problem.
They use people in various ways, subtly, discuss the same people when not in the room as less than them, make unhealthy comparisons, and highly manipulative.
Choosing Therapy - 10 Signs of a Female Psychopath (and men but are different)
Psychology Today - The Risk Factors for Continuing the Cycle of Abuse
Gaslight and triangulate everyone. Avoid at all costs. They were made in childhood. They have zero empathy and want to survive at the expense of others, a game but may never admit unless they see the same set of traits or believe you will never share their secrets.
Pulling strings offers stimulation, the simple answer is be educated to spot the actions, statements and traits, nothing is handing in plain sight.
The professional victim card is a major red flag.
Disinformation - (keep the truth out regardless, big lie, big coverup to distract, their is a processing, guilt and shame reaction happening at the core)
BFL - Your Legal Guide to Divorcing a Narcissist – Narcissistic Abuse Explained
CH - Flying Monkeys. Unravelling the Origins of a Term in the Context of Domestic Abuse
The Role of Flying Monkeys in Domestic Abuse
Flying monkeys in the context of domestic abuse play various roles, all of which serve to reinforce the abuser’s control and manipulation:
Spread Disinformation: They may spread lies and rumours about the victim, often echoing the narcissist’s narrative to discredit and isolate the victim further.
Harassment and Intimidation: Flying monkeys can also engage in direct harassment, sending messages or making calls on behalf of the abuser, serving to intimidate and control the victim.
Spying and Reporting Back: In some cases, they act as the eyes and ears of the abuser, reporting back on the victim’s activities and state of mind.
Enabling Denial: Their actions can provide the abuser with plausible deniability, as the abuser can claim they are not directly responsible for the actions of others.
References:
Psychology Today – Low self-awareness – 3 Ways a Narcissist Damages Their Closest Relationships
