In every healthy relationship—romantic, familial, or even professional—there should be room for emotional honesty. You should be able to express how you feel without fear of being dismissed, twisted, or punished for it. But when you’re dealing with someone who exhibits narcissistic behavior, that space for honesty slowly disappears.
A narcissist often tries to convince you that your reactions are the problem. They want you to believe that you’re “too emotional,” “too sensitive,” or “overreacting.” But here’s the truth many women need to hear: your feelings were triggered by their actions. Without the hurtful behavior, manipulation, or disrespect that happened first, there would be nothing to react to.
This is a tactic—one designed to confuse you, silence you, and keep you questioning your own reality. When they shift the blame to your response, they get to avoid taking accountability for what caused the pain in the first place.
But you are not the problem.
Your emotions are not the problem.
Your voice is not the problem.
What is the problem is someone who refuses to acknowledge how their behavior affects others. Someone who cares more about protecting their image than protecting your heart. Someone who uses your empathy against you, hoping you’ll doubt yourself long enough for them to keep control.
One of the strongest things a woman can do is recognize this pattern for what it is: emotional manipulation. And once you see it, you can start reclaiming your clarity, your boundaries, and your power.
Remember—your reactions don’t come from nowhere. They come from somewhere very real. And you deserve to be with people who care enough to understand that.
Post a Comment for "When They Blame Your Reaction Instead of Their Actions"