The "Soft Boy" Trap: 7 Signs He’s Using Vulnerability to Control You | Dr. Ramani PT1

Women of Impact

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Relationships, Education, Society & Culture

4.8 • 700 Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2026

⏱️ 54 minutes

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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) Thank you to our sponsors: Found: Open a Found account for FREE at http://found.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Daily Look: 50% code WOI https://dailylook.com OneSkin: 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co/lisa Follow Dr. Ramani: Website: https://doctor-ramani.com/ Dr. Ramani Network: https://doctor-ramani.com/drn/ The Healing Program: https://doctor-ramani.com/the-healing-program/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorRamani FOLLOW LISA BILYEU: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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