Super typical of people like that. The triangulation especially. In psychology I think it’s often used literally but I think a broader definition to include bringing in new people to a situation to try and maintain control and “win” since they’re almost never discussing anything in good faith, makes sense.
She’s leaving a trail of people who now can’t stand her who were initially her advocates. It’s ultimately self defeating which is why I think she can’t help it (to a degree). She’s trying to play both the 'I’m exceedingly good at my job and deserve accolades 'and the ‘I have medical issues I won’t discuss or let anyone accommodate; stop trying to manage me and don’t call out my lack of performance’ positions and it makes literally no sense. The only thing that’s consistent is that everyone who doesn’t agree with her is a monster.
Super typical of people like that. The triangulation especially. In psychology I think it’s often used literally but I think a broader definition to include bringing in new people to a situation to try and maintain control and “win” since they’re almost never discussing anything in good faith, makes sense.
https://psychcentral.com/blog/psychology-self/2019/10/triangulation-and-narcissism#:~:text=What Is Triangulation?,individuals except through the manipulator.
She’s leaving a trail of people who now can’t stand her who were initially her advocates. It’s ultimately self defeating which is why I think she can’t help it (to a degree). She’s trying to play both the 'I’m exceedingly good at my job and deserve accolades 'and the ‘I have medical issues I won’t discuss or let anyone accommodate; stop trying to manage me and don’t call out my lack of performance’ positions and it makes literally no sense. The only thing that’s consistent is that everyone who doesn’t agree with her is a monster.