Common Phrases
Summary: When an unhealthy cognitive bias is present (Cluster B personality or low-grade types, flying monkeys), many say the same thing in the same way at certain times on purpose. It’s uncanny when a person pays attention to the subtext.
Emotional intelligence and agenda are linked to the approach, reaction (instead of processing), and behaviour when ‘no’ is used or when a boundary is noted.
With psychopathy, the reverse statement is noted, a simple switch in the ‘fit the narrative’ projection…the observer can take the opposite at face value.
References:
Choosing Therapy - 25 Things Narcissists Say & What They Really Mean
Simple Psychology - Things Narcissists Say In An Argument
CNBC - A psychologist shares 6 toxic phrases
Reddit - Phrases narcissists will say and what they truly mean
Psychology Today - 3 Phrases Narcissistic Partners Use During Conflicts
