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When people discuss narcissists, they sometimes use the phrase ‘flying monkeys.’
How Can You Tell If Someone Is a Flying Monkey?
Why Do People Submit to Narcissists?
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Theres no easy answer here as there could be any number of reasons.
Flying Monkeys May Be People-Pleasers
Often, flying monkeys arepeople-pleasers.
Sometimes, flying monkeys will have conditions or disorders that make them more susceptible.
However, this certainly doesnt mean that everybody with a certain condition will be a flying monkey.
For example, somebody with narcissistic personality disorder might be a flying monkey.
How to Deal With Flying Monkeys
Dealing with flying monkeys isnt always going to be easy.
In many cases, theyll be friends or family members of you, the narcissist, or both.
However, Dr. Kerwin suggests some strategies that you might try.
They may send flying monkeys after you, and limiting contact entirely may not be possible.
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