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The Covert Tactics of a Female Narcissist: How She Undoes Her Marriage and Manipulates Blame

The Covert Tactics of a Female Narcissist: How She Undoes Her Marriage and Manipulates Blame

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Michael "Thunder" Phillips
Nov 08, 2024
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A conceptual illustration representing the destructive dynamics of a female covert narcissist in a marriage. The image features a split scene: on one side, a woman with a manipulative smile, holding puppet strings controlling a man and children, symbolizing manipulation and control. On the other side, the man appears distressed and isolated, surrounded by shadows that represent emotional turmoil and confusion. The background includes symbolic elements like broken hearts, masks, and chains, reflecting themes of emotional abuse, guilt, and manipulation. The color palette is dark and moody, emphasizing the heaviness of the situation, but with a hint of light breaking through, representing hope and recovery.

In the realm of toxic relationships, the covert narcissist holds a unique and dangerous position. Unlike the overt narcissist who flaunts their arrogance, the covert narcissist hides behind a mask of empathy and vulnerability, using subtler, yet equally destructive tactics. In marriages, particularly, a female covert narcissist can unravel the relations…

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