Chances are you have encountered many narcissists and/or sociopaths in your life thus far. All sociopaths are narcissists, but not all narcissists are sociopaths so please pay attention okay?
Sociopath: Tries to control every detail of your life.
Narcissist: Only cares about making sure he/she is getting all of the attention.
Both are extremely manipulative and will do whatever it takes to control you. They will say tons of hurtful things and try to gaslight the fuck out of you. Below you will find a list of the most common phrases/sentence that these manipulators will use to make you feel terrible about yourself.
1. You need me.
They will swear up and down that you need them more than anything else in this world. The truth is they need you, you do not need them.
2. You can’t live without me.
This one goes along with the first one. They try to make you think that they are the only thing that matters in your life.
3. You don’t understand.
They will often try to make it seem like you didn’t understand what they were saying. They choose their words carefully in order to make you react how they want you to. They will end the end tell you they meant it a different way and get you worked up over nothing.
4. You’re too…
Too sensitive, too fat, too skinny, too not good enough. They will belittle you in every way they can come up with. They want you to feel small.
5. You’re crazy.
They will make you feel like you are the one in the wrong. They will make you question your sanity and even the way you are feeling about a situation.
6. I hate drama.
They are drama. While they say they don’t like it they are always creating it in your life.
7. You don’t really love me.
They will hold your love for them over you, if you don’t do what they want it is always because you must really not love them, right?
8. You are the only one for me.
He/she has said this to many people before you and will continue to use this line long after you are gone.
9. I’m sorry, it won’t happen again, I love you.
DO NOT BELIEVE THEM. They will not change.
10. You never think about my feelings.
Yes because everything has to be about him/her. Giving your whole life to them was not enough.