Autism and Domestic Violence, Episode 3: Triangulation
Jan 11, 2022
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The podcast discusses how manipulators use triangulation to control and confuse in relationships, with a focus on how this can affect individuals with autism. It explores healthy vs. unhealthy triangles, the dynamics within families, and strategies to recognize and combat emotional manipulation.
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Quick takeaways
Manipulators use triangulation to control and confuse, exploiting the vulnerabilities of autistic individuals.
Triangulation in relationships involves creating unhealthy power dynamics and emotional coercion, leading to feelings of inadequacy and confusion.
Deep dives
Understanding Triangulation as a Manipulative Tactic
Triangulation is a common tactic used by manipulators to exert control and create pressure for compliance. It involves one person in a triangle attempting to gain power over the others for personal gain. While not all triangles are abusive, the key element lies in the manipulation and power dynamics. Examples include emotional abuse through subtle coercion and the creation of indirect communication channels to influence outcomes.
Recognizing the Impact of Triangulation in Family Dynamics
In family dynamics, triangulation can lead to indirect communication and shifting blame onto others. Family members may talk about one another instead of directly addressing issues, creating a triangle of unhappiness where communication is controlled. Vulnerable individuals may feel pressured to navigate these dynamics, leading to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and confusion.
Identifying Triangulation in Personal Relationships
Triangulation extends to personal relationships, where manipulators create triangles to sow discord and control outcomes. Examples include setting up situations where partners interact with others to evoke jealousy or using friends and acquaintances to compare and criticize. This tactic aims to destabilize victims emotionally, leading to feelings of guilt, resentment, and powerlessness.
Manipulators create triangles in relationships to control and confuse. Would you recognize this common method of abuse?
An autistic person's best characteristics can leave them vulnerable to this kind of emotional abuse. It's subtle and easy to miss.
Abusers create a triangle with two other people who are fooled and manipulated into believing in a false reality. It's sneaky so a victim may not even realize it's happening.
Not all triangles are unhealthy. Listen to learn how to spot it!