EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 5 MIN
Triangulation – When You’re Put in Competition Without Being Told
from The Mechanics of Toxic Relationships. Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting & Covert Narcissist Patterns · host Daniel Harper
Triangulation – When You’re Put in Competition Without Being ToldEver been mid-conversation…and suddenly there’s someone else in it?Not physically.Just… mentioned.“This guy from work…”“One of the dads from school…”“Just a friend… relax.”And you’re sitting there thinking—why the fuck are we talking about them?This episode breaks down triangulation—the quiet way they bring in third parties to shift the dynamic without ever saying it directly.Subtle comparisons.Visible messages.Little comments that don’t accuse… but still land.They don’t hide it.They show it.Like it’s normal.Like you’re the one being weird for noticing.And before you realise it…you’re in competition with people you never signed up to compete with.Because it’s not about them.It’s about keeping you slightly off-balance—so you try harder, say less, and question yourself more.Because if you feel replaceable…you behave differently.My Books on Amazon CHECK THEM OUT HERE
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Triangulation – When You’re Put in Competition Without Being ToldEver been mid-conversation…and suddenly there’s someone else in it?Not physically.Just… mentioned.“This guy from work…”“One of the dads from school…”“Just a friend… relax.”And you’re sitting there thinking—why the fuck are we talking about them?This episode breaks down triangulation—the quiet way they bring in third parties to shift the dynamic without ever saying it directly.Subtle comparisons.Visible messages.Little comments that don’t accuse… but still land.They don’t hide it.They show it.Like it’s normal.Like you’re the one being weird for noticing.And before you realise it…you’re in competition with people you never signed up to compete with.Because it’s not about them.It’s about keeping you slightly off-balance—so you try harder, say less, and question yourself more.Because if you feel replaceable…you behave differently.My Books on Amazon CHECK THEM OUT HERE
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