Control
A manipulative tactic where the narcissist paves the way to control decision-making, all while appearing helpful.
"I'm making a way for you so you can make your decision."
What’s Happening Here
NarcyNarc appears to be helping—but by controlling the path forward, she’s subtly influencing your outcome. It’s a textbook display of narcissistic control masked as support.
The ‘manure’ isn’t just a mess — it’s emotional wreckage: lies, half-truths, drama, and the stink of dirty looks. And now, she’s putting on a show of “clearing the way” as if she didn’t shovel that mess into your life to begin with.
This isn’t accountability — it’s image control. Narcy only bothers to move the mess when someone might notice.
- She reframes chaos she created as an opportunity to look helpful
- She expects recognition for "cleaning up" what she caused
- She removes only enough to avoid judgment, not to make amends
Visitors are coming — that’s the only reason she’s suddenly motivated. This is about appearances, not healing. She doesn’t want people stepping in the truth.
And while you might feel a moment of hope — like maybe things are improving — remember who parked the manure truck there in the first place.
If someone only shows remorse when there’s an audience, it’s not remorse. It’s rehearsal. It’s performance cleanup… with applause expected.
“I cleared the way! Just for You!”
Key Takeaway
Control disguised as help isn’t generosity — it’s theater. When Narcy “clears the way,” she’s not removing obstacles for your good, she’s staging a performance to protect her image. Real support empowers you to choose. Manipulative control rigs the choice before you even step forward. If the cleanup only happens when others are watching, you’re not witnessing growth — you’re witnessing a dress rehearsal.“A narcissist doesn’t hand you freedom — they hand you a leash and call it support. The path they clear is only wide enough to keep you walking where they want you to go.” — Site Creator