If they feel like they're losing connection to, or control over you, they go into a threat state.
This is when they start to control what other people think about you through triangulation.
For high conflict and narcissistic people, their internal world is chaotic.
They don't feel "ok" or like themselves unless they're engaged in conflict or drama.
When someone can't control you, they'll try to control what other people think of you.
This is when you set clear boundaries.
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