The Small Signs of Superiority: How Covert Narcissists Quietly Put You Beneath Them

The conversation delves into the subtle erosion of intimacy and connection in a relationship, highlighting small behaviors that train one partner into a lower position. It explores the shift in intimacy quality, the use of intimacy as a reward system, entitlement, invisible rules, and the gradual deterioration of the relationship.

Takeaways

• Subtle shifts in a relationship can lead to a gradual loss of intimacy and connection.
• Small behaviors can train one partner into a lower position within the relationship.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Slow Erosion of Intimacy
• 05:47 Intimacy as a Reward System
• 11:05 Small Behaviors That Signal Disconnection