They come on strong-charming, attentive, maybe even too perfect. But is it real love... or the opening act of manipulation? In this episode of Narcissist? I'm Asking for a Friend, we're breaking down the confusing early stages of narcissistic relationships: love bombing, the illusion of kindness, and why it's so hard to set boundaries when everything seems good. We'll talk about how to recognize false

"niceness," the power of proactive boundaries, and why narcissists often have zero self-awareness. If you've ever second-guessed yourself because "they weren't that bad" — this one's for you.