Emotional Domination
Marriage also provides narcissists with a stage for emotional domination. The intimacy of marriage grants them access to their spouse’s deepest fears and insecurities, which they weaponize for control. Arguments are not resolved but used as battlegrounds to establish dominance, often leaving scars that erode self-worth.
Financial Gain and Control
For narcissists, marriage can be a gateway to financial exploitation. They often view their spouse as a financial asset, an ATM to fund their lifestyle. By dominating shared finances, they create a dynamic where their partner feels financially trapped and powerless.
The Ultimate Power Play
Finally, marriage is the ultimate power play for a narcissist. It gives them a level of control that is difficult for their partner to escape. The societal and legal weight of marriage binds victims in ways that can feel insurmountable.
Divorce becomes a drawn-out battle they use to further torment their partner. Even after the relationship ends, they may maintain control through legal disputes, shared assets, or custody battles.
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