Overview Examples Effects on a person Reasoning How to respond Summary Narcissistic triangulation is when a person, usually with narcissistic tendencies, involves a third party in a situation or relationship to gain control. The “triangle” refers to the third person being involved, so that all three people form a figurative triangle. A person with narcissistic traits usually self-serves at the expense of others, and triangulation is a manipulation tactic to get what they may think they...