"She wasn't always like this."

If that sentence has ever crossed your mind, this episode is for you.

In this powerful first chapter of The Narcissistic Wife, author and men's coach Phillip Dugas exposes the hidden dynamics behind how loving relationships slowly turn into cycles of control, criticism, and confusion.

You'll learn:

What really happened to the woman you fell in love with

The psychology of love bombing and mirroring

Why your brain keeps chasing the "old version" of her

How to break the pain–hope–relief loop keeping you stuck

And why clarity, not resentment, is the first step to freedom

This isn't about blame — it's about reality. You're not crazy. You're not weak. You're not alone.

Watch until the end to understand why "she wasn't always like this" is not denial — it's your first clue to truth.

Phillip's upcoming book: The Narcissistic Wife – is A Step-by-Step Guide to Regaining Clarity, Strength, and Self-Respect (coming soon to Amazon). Follow updates on Instagram → @phillipdugas

Timestamps: 0:00 – "She wasn't always like this." 1:20 – The truth behind that sentence 4:10 – The shift from connection to control 8:40 – Why you can't find the woman you fell in love with 12:30 – Love bombing, mirroring, and emotional conditioning 18:00 – The trap of chasing the past 22:15 – How to begin regaining clarity

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