Narcissists often dictate your clothing, justifying it under the guise of protecting you. For instance, they might force you to wear modest clothing, claiming:
- “I don’t want other men looking at you.”
- “It’s for the sanctity of our marriage.”
- “It’s for our children.”
Such statements are rooted in objectification: “You are my asset, and only I can use you. No one else has the right to even look at you.” This control is designed to dim your light and erode your sense of self.
4. Public Humiliation
To further strip you of confidence, they may intentionally embarrass you in public, such as bringing you to an event without informing you of the dress code. Later, they’ll feign ignorance, saying, “Oh, I didn’t know.” Their real goal is to make you feel inferior and draw attention to themselves.
The Underlying Truth
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