Guilt-Tripping: A Manipulator's Go-To Tactic

Written by Chris Josh

One of the narcissist’s go-to tactic to manipulate others is through guilt-tripping. They are so arrogant that they’ll even tell you they do this to others and laugh about it. They’ll make it seem like you’re the exception and that they’ll never do this to you.

However, they’ll do this to you and they’ll do it often. The narcissists just have to get their way all the time. And they’ll do whatever it takes to manipulate you. 

You call them out on their BS? They’ll flip it around and guilt trip you over something you did eons ago. Don’t want to do what they say? They’ll tell you about all the things they’ve done for you and that you don’t care about them.

They’ll sometimes cloak their guilt-trip to make it seem innocent and harmless, but they know exactly what they’re doing. Behind that innocent demeanor is a controlling demon.

Once they know you’ll do anything to get them to stop guilt-tripping you, they know they’ve got you. And they’ll milk that tactic for everything it’s worth.

When they hear you say, “fine... ok I’ll do whatever you want,” they’ll grin from ear to ear and you’ll see them get as happy and excited as can be. “I won! I control them!” This is what they think to themselves.

They just have to dominate you and control you in every way they can. Beware of people who abuse the guilt-trip tactic.

Let them know right away that you won’t put up with it. Tell them that if they’re going to do something for you, they have to do it from their heart and not to use it against you when they want something from you that you genuinely don’t want to do or give.

Has someone in your life ever abused the guilt-trip tactic on you? Did you find it to be manipulative? Did you continue the relationship or friendship?