A 'nice' narcissist is a vulnerable narcissist who may appear unassuming when you first meet them. They focus entirely on you when you first meet and mirror your best qualities to you, helping to secure your trust in them. Over time, a covert narcissist will use mind games you may not initially understand as a form of abuse or control. For instance, stonewalling can invalidate your emotions, needs, or desires to clear the air or get to the bottom of a relationship issue. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, Codependency and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach, helps us better understand how subtle invalidation is a form of covert abuse.
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