Next, they will use emotional blackmail as a brainwashing technique. Emotional blackmail is a manipulative tactic that narcissists use to control their victims by exploiting their emotions, fears, and vulnerabilities. This method involves the narcissist using guilt, fear, or obligation to pressure the victim into complying with their demands or behaving in ways that serve the narcissist’s interests. The narcissist creates situations where the victim feels trapped; if they don’t give in, they are made to believe they will face severe emotional consequences, such as abandonment, rejection, or intense criticism.
A common example of emotional blackmail is when a narcissist threatens to withhold love, approval, or affection if the victim does not behave as they wish. They might say things like, “If you really loved me, you would do this,” or “After everything I’ve done for you, how could you say no?” By framing their demands in this way, the narcissist makes the victim feel as though they have no choice but to comply or risk being painted as the villain.
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