NEUTRALIZING NARCISSISM

Guilt-Tripping: Understanding the Manipulative Tactic

How Narcissists use guilt to control and exploit others

Guilt-tripping is a common tactic used by narcissists to manipulate and control others. In this article, we will explore the different ways narcissists use guilt, the consequences of falling victim to this tactic, and how to protect yourself. Photo by Francisco Gonzalez on Unsplash.

Have you ever felt guilty for something you knew you didn’t do? Or felt compelled to do something you didn’t want to do because someone made you feel guilty? If so, you may have fallen victim to the manipulative tactic of guilt-tripping. Guilt-tripping is a common tactic used by narcissists to control and exploit others, and it can have serious consequences. In this article, we will explore the different ways narcissists use guilt, the consequences of falling victim to this tactic, and how to protect yourself.

Guilt-tripping is a form of emotional manipulation that involves inducing feelings of guilt in someone in order to control or influence their behavior. Narcissists may use guilt-tripping as a way to control their victims and make them feel responsible for the narcissist’s own problems or shortcomings.

The guilt-tripper may use a variety of tactics to make the victim feel guilty, such as playing the victim themselves, blaming and shaming, or manipulating the victim’s emotions. For example, a narcissist may make the victim feel guilty for not spending enough time with them, or for not doing enough to help them. They may also use guilt-tripping…