FLYING MONKEYS ARE ENABLERS who act on behalf of narcissists. They are usually friends and relatives who serve as surrogates, emissaries, fixers and drones in the narcissist’s network. Moreover, they make it possible for narcissists to carry out their campaigns of abuse by proxy. A person may rationalize playing the flying monkey role for a variety of reasons. Here are…
Manipulation
Manipulation is the deliberate and deceptive practice of influencing or controlling others to serve one’s own interests or agenda. It involves using tactics such as lies, guilt-tripping, gaslighting, or emotional appeals to gain power and advantage over the target. Manipulation can undermine trust and autonomy, causing emotional harm to the victims.