From the onset of the relationship with a narcissist, the game has begun. Their antics are ready to go, and you will be the target for a while. They will study you, learn your behaviors—because they have ulterior motives at bay.

In this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, we explore why the narcissist studies you, what their motivation is behind the scenes, and—as an added bonus—the ramifications of being in a relationship with this type of creepy individual. It’s not curiosity. It’s a calculation.

We examine:

• How narcissists observe your reactions to both praise and punishment to gauge your pliability
• Why they need to predict your behavior before it happens—and how they use that to stay one step ahead
• How they assess your convictions, boundaries, and emotional resilience to determine how much “training” you’ll require
• The chilling reason they collect emotional “ammo” early on—to use against you later if you ever leave
• What happens when you start to lose your voice, your spark, and your sense of self—and how to begin reclaiming it

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