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What Do Narcissists Say When They Are Trying to Deceive You?

What Do Narcissists Say When They Are Trying to Deceive You?

And why is it so hard to hear the truth?

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Melissa Kalt, M.D.
Apr 18, 2025
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Look, consciously or subconsciously, narcissists are ALWAYS trying to deceive you.

Narcissists try to deceive you into…

  • Believing they are someone they are not

  • Believing you are someone you are not

  • Doing something you wouldn’t otherwise do

Most often, they try to deceive you about all these things at the same time. When y…

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