My Road to Recovery after Divorce, The Pain. The Journey. The Joy

Beware The Narcissist! The narcissist uses many tools to create havoc and achieve their goals, and one such tool is triangulation.  First off, what is the definition of Triangulation?   Here is a definition I found on Healthline.. Triangulation happens when one or both of the people involved in the conflict try to pull a third person into the dynamic, often with the goal of deflecting some of the tension, creating another conflict to take the spotlight off the original issue, reinforcing their sense of rightness or superiority. How Triangulation Benefits the Narcissist It's a tool used to make others take sides, their side. Helps them maintain control by manipulation. It can be a subtle or an overt way to tarnish someone else.  Many times this tool is used against an ex lover or spouse. It is an opportunity to devalue someone in a third parties eyes thus attempting to make themselves look better and achieve their goals. It is an attempt to drive a wedge into relationships...