Understanding Why Narcissists Fear Yet Control Intimacy

Despite their desire for admiration and control, narcissists struggle with emotional and sexual intimacy. This video explores the characteristics of narcissism that contribute to this fear, including their lack of empathy, self-centerdness, and fear of vulnerability.

Also looking at how narcissists manipulate and control intimacy to maintain their desired power dynamic through tactics such as emotional manipulation, withholding affection, and using sex as a means of punishment or reward using analysis and real-life examples to shed light on the complex interplay between narcissism and intimacy.

00:00 Introduction
00:29 Narcissistic Relationships
02:32 Why they avoid and control intimacy
05:26 How they avoid and control intimacy
10:26 Conclusion

Part One: The Importance of Intimacy
   • The Importance of Intimacy in a Relat...  

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