What kind of tactic is this?

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#1 Jan 8 - 1PM
BlueMoon
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What kind of tactic is this?

A few days after N D and D'd me and we were still in contact, he called me and said, in a pedantic voice..."S****, did you come into my apartment today and spray Prada all over? It smells like your perfume everywhere."

I said NO, of course- that I had been home all day.

I went NC a few days later and changed my numbers.

What was that tactic?

Jan 8 - 6PM
Carolyn
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Just a game. Prada is

Just a game. Prada is pretty expensive and if it wasn't you spraying it all over his apartment he wanted you to wonder who did. No Contact was smart that prada thing was meant to make you uncomfortable. they use crazy talk to confuse you and then they feel in control If he contacts you in the future turn it back on him if you feel like or just hang-up. For instance in the Prada case you could respond, "did that happen to you also, it must be some kind of promotion, it's all over my place too." they don't like confusion sent in their direction- he will stop calling. they also don't like conversational control which you can maintain by always answering his questions with a question. He asks," Did you spray Prada", you answer "did that happen to you too?" What about telling him it was in the newspaper that there is a serial killer who sprays Prada the day before he murders his victims. Now when you read this you can see how crazy his game is.
Jan 8 - 5PM
time_to_move_on
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they are such losers!!

I didn't realise that they use the same lines. Mine didn't do this exact one.. but after going through his emails (why did I bother??) I realise he said the same thing to us all. Urgh. I honestly didn't realise that someone could be that calculated, 'cos when I respond to people, it's generally about them and me, the moment, my relationship with them. With narcs, it's a well-rehearsed game.
Jan 8 - 2PM
Barbara (not verified)
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wow

cynthia, whatever2009 and quietude I trained you all so well you answered this one brilliantly. I am so proud! ;) ~~~~~~~~~ The truth will set you free... but first it will piss you off - Gloria Steinem Visit My Abuse Website
Jan 8 - 3PM (Reply to #9)
cynthia (not verified)
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Barbara

Dont have to knock your head against the wall with me anymore, I GET IT.
Jan 8 - 2PM (Reply to #8)
whatever2009
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

Thanks Barbara...it feels good. Your tough love has made us soooo STRONG!!!! I have told my friends not to tell me anything anymore as it hurts to much. It gives me crazy anxiety (right now). However yesterday my exN's live in cousin (one of my bestfriends) was eating dinner....and he started singing: I have no friends. The only friend I ever had walked out of my life and Im not allowed to contact her. Oh whatever2009...oh whatever2009. Before I would have thought, he was just venting to her and thinking outloud. I should call him. Now I know: He is HOPING she relayed the message to me, I will call him/text him and say....Im still your friend. I will always be here for you. BUT NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Screw you and your nonchalant pathetic weak attempt to get me to contact you. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSER!
Jan 8 - 2PM (Reply to #7)
quietude (not verified)
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hehe

YES you did, Barbara!!! :D xx
Jan 8 - 1PM
cynthia (not verified)
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more games

wanting to get a reaction from you, any type of response, tell him you changed perfumes.
Jan 8 - 1PM
whatever2009
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Excuse.

Its an excuse a reason to contact you. They always have really really really stupid reasons for contact. He just wants to make sure you are still gonna answer his calls. And maybe a weak attempt at letting you know he's thinking about you. He is an idiot. They all are.
Jan 8 - 1PM
quietude (not verified)
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oh brother

It's the oh brother tactic...! He's trying to insinuate there is another woman who has access to his apartment in order to keep you in the crazy-making loop, sparking jealousy, trying to make you feel like crap even more...and an icidious way to abuse you further....even though he's D&D'd you. Mine D&D'd me, and wanted me back a week later saying it was all a big mistake. What kind of tactic is that?? Stupid-ass N deformed brain tactic, that's what.
Jan 8 - 1PM (Reply to #2)
BlueMoon
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And insinuating that i am

And insinuating that i am stalking him, I suppose haha!
Jan 8 - 1PM (Reply to #3)
quietude (not verified)
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bluemoon

That too! LOL Because he's the center of the universe, and all you're doing is thinking, dwelling, wanting, and worrying about him. ;)