Why Did They Pick You? The Trait in ‘Good’ People Narcissists Love to Exploit

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.

Dr. Favaro’s Teachable site: cihr.teachable.com

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