DARVO: The Manipulation Tactic That Makes You Question Yourself
DARVO is a psychological manipulation tactic often used when someone is confronted about harmful or inappropriate behavior. Psychologist Jennifer Freyd coined the term and stands for Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender.
The first step, Deny, involves rejecting any responsibility for the behavior. The person may say things like, “That never happened,” or “You’re remembering it wrong.” Rather than addressing the concern, they dismiss it entirely.
The second step, Attack, shifts the focus away from the issue and onto the person raising it. Common responses include, “You’re too…
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