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[–] [email protected] 43 points 8 months ago (2 children)

He's a malignant narcissist. It takes a long time to escape that kind of programing. Being in a relationship like that is basically like being in a cult.

[–] Klear 22 points 8 months ago

Money probably helps too.

[–] Bennettiquette 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

spot on. doesn’t help that he’s a household name with lots of fanboys. actual notoriety of a malignant narcissist partner can easily amplify the self doubt that gets spurred on by gaslighting and other manipulative methods. not to mention she has children with him so she can’t just cut him off completely. can’t say i feel for her, but i sure would want to be in her place.