Narcissists use sex to manipulate, control, and emotionally destabilise their partners. From love-bombing to coercive withdrawal, sex becomes a weapon rather than a source of intimacy. This article explores how narcissists exploit physical connection to maintain power, instil insecurity, and enforce compliance. Recognising these behaviours is vital for reclaiming autonomy, rebuilding self-worth, and breaking free from abuse.

Covert narcissists use subtle but powerful manipulation tactics to control and confuse you. Unlike overt narcissists, they appear humble and kind, making their abuse harder to detect. This article explores five common mind games: minimising your success, future faking, gaslighting, triangulation, and public charm/private cruelty. Learn how to spot these behaviours and take steps to protect your mental health.

Female narcissist abuse strategies are often covert and emotionally destructive. From gaslighting and projection to financial control and passive-aggressive smear campaigns, these tactics are hard to detect. Society’s bias often protects female abusers, making it difficult for victims—especially men or those in same-sex relationships—to seek help. Understanding these behaviours is the first step toward healing and reclaiming your power.

Female narcissist abuse strategies are often covert and emotionally destructive. From gaslighting and projection to financial control and passive-aggressive smear campaigns, these tactics are hard to detect. Society’s bias often protects female abusers, making it difficult for victims—especially men or those in same-sex relationships—to seek help. Understanding these behaviours is the first step toward healing and reclaiming your power.

Narcissistic Victim Syndrome (NVS) describes the deep emotional trauma caused by narcissistic abuse. Survivors often experience symptoms like anxiety, shame, isolation, people-pleasing, and loss of identity. These responses aren’t weakness—they’re survival mechanisms. By recognising these signs and understanding the root cause, victims can begin to reclaim their self-worth, rebuild trust in themselves, and move toward healing.

In toxic family systems, children are often assigned roles like scapegoat and golden child—dynamics that deeply affect their adult lives. While the golden child is praised to reflect the parent’s ideal image, the scapegoat is blamed and shamed. These roles fuel sibling rivalry and emotional trauma. But healing is possible. By recognising these patterns and seeking support, scapegoated individuals can break the cycle and rediscover their self-worth.