Have you ever met someone who was funny, charismatic, and swept you off your feet in record time?

Maybe they listened intently, seemed knowledgeable, and carried a hint of mystery. You were curious—and they knew it. When a narcissist meets new supply, they often lead with charisma. In this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, we explore the acting skills narcissists use to lure, confuse, and control.

We examine:

• How narcissists use charisma as a mask to generate interest and desirability
• Why love bombing isn’t affection—it’s investment with strings attached
• How they deploy premature vulnerability to fast-track emotional intimacy
• The purpose behind these tactics—and how they’re layered to create dependency
• What to notice when someone’s “wrecking ball story” feels more like a performance

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt emotionally ambushed after being swept off their feet. If you’ve been charmed, flattered, or guilted into connection, this conversation will help you see the performance for what it is.

Download the episode, save it for when you need clarity, and share it with someone who’s starting to question what’s going on.

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