The Signs You're Married to a Female Narcissist | Phillip Dugas

Most men married to a narcissist don't know it. They just know something is wrong, and they've started to wonder if they're the crazy one.Phillip Dugas, founder of Narc Free Man, joins JJ and Kristel to break down the signs men miss: the covert narcissist's two personalities, the trauma bond that works like a slot machine, what growing up in that home does to your kids, why couples therapy can make it worse, and how to actually prepare an exit: documentation, the gray rock method, and becoming the safe, steady parent.Phillip's free book "21 Signs She Might Be a Narcissist" and all his resources: https://www.phillipcdugas.com/Follow Phillip on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: @phillipcdugasKristel's book The Shift, a guided journal for recognizing triggers, understanding patterns, and responding with clarity: https://bit.ly/3R6PSJsCHAPTERS0:00 Most men don't know they're in it1:20 Meet Phillip Dugas, Narc Free Man5:56 The signs you're married to a narcissist15:22 Love bombing and the switch23:06 The trauma bond: a slot machine, not a love story27:37 What it does to the kids29:26 Being the safe, steady parent39:21 Why couples therapy makes it worse49:47 The exit: how a man prepares to leave59:01 What his future looks like if he stays1:10:00 Where to find PhillipSubscribe and follow @thefourthphasepodcast on all socials. Make Time For Love.