The psychological concept of “identifying with the aggressor,” where victims of abuse unconsciously adopt traits and behaviors of their abusers as a defense mechanism to cope with trauma and gain
Sam Vaknin clarified that “trauma bonding” is a misnomer, emphasizing that it is not related to trauma or bonding but is actually an addiction to intermittent reinforcement provided by an
The dynamics of abusive relationships, emphasizing how victims unconsciously bribe their abusers by conforming to a submissive and dependent role to maintain their presence. The abuser sustains a grandiose self-image
Yesterday I was having a chat on our sunny balcony with my wife and publisher Lydia Rangeloska and suddenly as usual she came up with an incisive insight that got
In the meeting, Sakne discussed the behaviors and psychological mechanisms of narcissistic abusers following the dissolution of significant relationships, highlighting their use of primitive defense mechanisms and various coping strategies.
Sam Vaknin, discussed the subtle yet observable body language and behaviors of abusers, highlighting traits such as arrogance, entitlement, idealization followed by devaluation, and a pronounced sense of superiority. He
