11 Phrases People Use Casually That Make It Much Harder For Someone To Play The Victim

These are the phrases people use casually that make it much harder for someone to play the victim:1. ‘Not everyone is out to get you’garetsworkshop / ShutterstockCynicism fuels many people who play the victim, especially in situations with toxic men, who operate under hyper-masculine stereotypes. As research from Men and Masculinities argues, this victim mentality can be incredibly toxic — most victim types fail to acknowledge their role in emotional abuse and conflict. According to the book Narcissist Abuse Recovery, many people who play the victim have a sense of entitlement that motivates their toxic behavior. Srdjan Randjelovic / ShutterstockWhile defensiveness often causes people who play the victim to double down, a casual phrase like this can hopefully tear their walls down.