Women of Impact The "Soft Boy" Trap: 7 Signs He’s Using Vulnerability to Control You | Dr. Ramani PT2
Jan 29, 2026
Dr. Ramani, clinical psychologist and expert on narcissism, offers blunt, practical guidance for spotting manipulative partners and protecting your sanity. She breaks down how to unmask toxic behavior, when to step back or use no contact, and quick red-flag/green-flag dating checks. Expect real scripts, boundary strategies, and healing steps for reclaiming safety and clarity.
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Let Their Tantrums Reveal Them
- Let narcissists dysregulate in front of others instead of trying to soothe or fix them.
- This exposes their behavior to witnesses and prevents you from appearing equally conflictual.
Don't Confront With Labels
- Never label someone a narcissist to their face or call out gaslighting directly.
- Keep that insight private and instead stop taking the bait and reclaim your support and boundaries.
Reserve Behavior Calls For High Stakes
- Avoid routinely calling out a narcissist's behaviors; save confrontation for truly high-stakes issues.
- Use practical, ego-linked prompts focused on outcomes (e.g., kids' routines) to get cooperation.