10 statements a narcissistic mother might say to her husband, using triangulation to make common cause with their daughter against him

☐ “Our daughter and I both agree that you’re being too strict lately. You need to lighten up.”

☐ “She confided in me that she thinks you’re being unfair. I have to agree with her.”

☐ “Our daughter and I were discussing it, and we both think you’re overreacting about the situation.”

☐ “She mentioned that she feels like you don’t understand her. Maybe you should try to be more empathetic.”

☐ “Our daughter agrees with me that you’re not being supportive enough. We think you need to step up.”

☐ “She told me she wishes you would listen to her more. Maybe you should take her feelings into consideration.”

☐ “Our daughter and I talked about it, and we both think you’re being too controlling.”

☐ “She thinks you’re being too hard on her. I agree, you should try to be more understanding.”

☐ “Our daughter and I think you’re not giving her enough freedom. Maybe you should loosen the reins a bit.”

☐ “She feels like you’re always criticizing her. I have to admit, sometimes I feel the same way.”