Defining the Soft Boy Trap

Dr. Ramani explains the 'soft boy' mask and how vulnerable narcissism presents as gentle but manipulative.

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Have you ever looked at a relationship and thought, “Surely this isn’t narcissism, he’s so sensitive”? Or wondered how narcissists can show up NOT as the obvious arrogant bad boys, but as gentle, emotionally tuned ‘soft boys’ who turn your world upside down? Oh, you’re NOT alone.

This episode is packed with the truth bombs you need to spot the real signs of narcissistic partners and understand the psychological traps that keep women stuck, confused, and questioning their reality. I’m joined by THE Dr. Ramani — psychologist, best-selling author, and the ultimate expert on narcissistic relationships.Today, she lays out the new faces of narcissism, teaches us the universal warning sign you can spot, and reveals the insidious behaviors that keep you feeling guilty and stuck. For every woman who feels crazy because “no one else sees it”—this is your permission slip to trust yourself.

SHOWNOTES

The Soft Boy Trap: Why ‘Sensitive’ Men Can Still Be Narcissists

Vulnerable Narcissists: How Empathy Is Weaponized

What Darvo Is & How Narcissists Flip the Script

The Resentful Martyr: How Help Turns Toxic

Why Setting Boundaries with Narcissists Never Works

Grudge-Holding and Self-Righteous Narcissism

Why You Feel Crazy: Why No One Else Sees It

6 Reasons You’re the Only One Who Sees It

Communal Narcissists, Enablers, and Powerful Dynamics

6 Ways to Unmask a Narcissist (& Why You Should Never Call Them Out)

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