Why Did They Pick You? The Trait in ‘Good’ People Narcissists Love to Exploit — Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

Why do narcissists target good, empathetic people in relationships?

This week, forensic psychologist Dr. Peter Favaro reveals why being a good person might actually make you MORE vulnerable to narcissists—and how that one irrational belief creates the exact confusion toxic people exploit.

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Bad People Bible by Dr. Peter Favaro

MORE ABOUT DR. PETER FAVARO

Dr. Peter Favaro is a forensic psychologist with decades of experience in high-conflict custody cases and international child abduction cases. He's authored 21 books, including Bad People Bible, Anger Management, and upcoming titles Foundation and a book on mindfulness.

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