“Back to Square One”: The Narcissist’s Favorite Manipulation Line When You Stop Playing Their Game

If you’ve ever stood your ground in a relationship with a narcissist, you’ve likely heard this phrase:“I’m back to square one with you.” It might sound harmless. Maybe even logical. But make no mistake – this is not an innocent comment. It’s a manipulation tactic. A frustrated narcissist’s way of saying: You stopped complying. You […]