Projection

Projection is a defense mechanism where someone denies their faults and attributes them to others. They accuse you of doing things that they themselves are doing.

It often involves blame-shifting and shaming.

When someone projects, blame-shifts, or shames you, there is a temptation to explain yourself, defend yourself, or prove your point. If you get caught in this trap, you are wasting your precious time and energy.

Instead of defending yourself against a false accusation, the best thing is to not engage and walk away and end the toxic relationship if the person is unwilling to change.

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