They poke the bear—then cry victim when the bear roars.

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In this episode of Fake Love and Flying Monkeys, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most manipulative narcissistic abuse tactics out there—narcissist baiting and bashing. If you’ve ever been provoked, poked, or pushed to your emotional limit by a narcissist only to have your reaction twisted against you, this episode is for you.

We’re diving deep into how narcissists bait you, why they do it, and how it connects to their larger smear campaign strategy. I’ll walk you through the red flags of baiting—those sly jabs, passive-aggressive comments, and guilt-tripping setups that are meant to elicit a strong emotional reaction. Once you take the bait, the narcissist flips the script, painting you as unstable, aggressive, or even abusive—this is what I call the narcissist’s bash phase.

“They want you to break—so they can blame you.”

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What narcissistic baiting looks like in romantic, family, workplace, and co-parenting dynamics

The emotional and reputational damage that occurs when you react

How baiting is often the first step in a calculated smear campaign

Why staying silent, not stooping, and emotionally detaching is your greatest defence

Grounded strategies to protect your peace and reputation

How to reframe your mindset so you stop reacting and start reclaiming power

Whether you're co-parenting with a narcissist, working with one, or trying to disengage from a toxic ex, knowing how to spot narcissist baiting before you take the hook is essential for your healing and safety.

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