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Khalif Barkhadle
4 min readJan 13, 2025

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WHEN A NARCISSIST TURNS PEOPLE AGAINST YOU. THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO THST YOU NEVER THINK ABOUT.

By: Khalif Barkhadle,
Digital Journalist

Published On: 13th January 2025

When a narcissist turns people against you, it can feel like your world is crumbling. This article explores what you can do in such situations—steps you may not have thought about before. Let’s discuss the best course of action when a narcissistic individual in your life starts turning others against you.

The Flying Monkey Dynamic

If you’re familiar with the term “flying monkeys,” you’ll understand this behaviour well. Flying monkeys are people—be - they are parents, friends, siblings, coworkers, or others in your network—whom the narcissist manipulates into siding with them. These individuals are used to spreading lies and destroying your support system.

This tactic is especially common during divorces, where shared family and social networks give narcissists the opportunity to spread malicious rumours. The goal is simple: to isolate you, diminish your support, and tip the power balance in their favour. As a result, the victim often begins to doubt their self-worth, especially when trusted individuals side with the narcissist.

How Narcissists Manipulate Others

Narcissists excel at manipulation. With their charm, charisma, and keen understanding of social dynamics, they can easily persuade others to believe their fabricated stories. They might adopt a…

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Khalif Barkhadle
Khalif Barkhadle

Written by Khalif Barkhadle

I'M A DIGITAL JOURNALIST, CONTENT WRITER WITH A PASSION FOR CREATING INFORMATIVE CONTENT FOR A WIDE RANGE OF AUDIENCES. SKILLED IN CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING

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