Dark Secrets

Dark Secrets

The Dark Art of Triangulation

They don’t just manipulate you, they triangulate you. And it cuts deeper than you think.

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Faraz
Jul 01, 2025
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Dealing with Triangulation: Spotting and Countering Manipulation | Bay Area  CBT Center

It starts subtly. A parent compares you to your sibling. A partner casually drops what “their friend” thinks about your behavior. A boss says, “People are concerned about your attitude.” You're confused. Disoriented. That’s not feedback, it’s psychological warfare. Welcome to the brutal reality of triangulation.

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This isn’t just manipulation, it’s soul sabotage.

What Is Triangulation?

Triangulation is a psychological tactic where the narcissist pulls in a third person to control the narrative and isolate their target. But it’s not just meddling, it's strategic emotional erosion. The narcissist uses others to:

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