Category: Narcissistic Manipulation


  • How Narcissists Use Children as Pawns in High-Conflict Custody Battles

    Intro In high-conflict custody disputes, narcissistic parents often manipulate situations to control outcomes, frequently using their children as pawns. At Grey Rock Communications, we see this behavior regularly, where narcissists craft narratives by speaking on behalf of their child to influence third parties like judges, mediators, or parenting coordinators (PCs). This article explores this tactic,…

  • When a Narcissist Weaponizes Incompetence:

    The Manipulation of Feigned Failure Narcissists are often linked to grandiose self-images, but many skillfully use weaponized incompetence as a subtle yet powerful manipulation tactic. By exaggerating or fabricating their inability to succeed—whether it’s failing to secure a job despite multiple degrees or “struggling” with basic tasks like mowing the lawn—they craft a narcissist victimhood…

  • ‘Explain to Me’

    Narc Babble: Decoding the Tactic Narcissists Use At Grey Rock Communications, we’ve amassed the world’s largest collection of messages from narcissists, submitted daily by our members. For instance, these messages reveal clear patterns in how narcissists manipulate, control, and belittle their victims. Today, we’re diving into one of their most insidious tactics: the “Explain to…