Covert Narcissists: Vulnerability Used as Emotional Bait #psychology

The conversation explores the insidious nature of covert narcissistic abuse, where intimacy is used as a tool for control and manipulation. It delves into the illusion of connection, vulnerability as bait, intimacy as a reward system, isolation and self-censorship, guilt and emotional taxation, and gaslighting and self-doubt.TakeawaysCovert narcissistic abuse starts with closeness and intimacy.Manipulative intimacy slowly takes the oxygen out of the room and blames the victim for coughing.Chapters00:00 The Illusion of Connection07:01 Intimacy as a Reward System12:22 Guilt and Emotional Taxation