️ self-perceived person "The Labyrinths of Narcissism: The Illusion of Relationship and Emotional Exhaustion" Narcissists are known for their manipulative behaviors and their inability to form genuine connections characterized by reciprocity. At the center of their tactics is a series of scams that exploit others to increase their fragile self-esteem, which hides their internal feelings of insufficiency and uselessness. The key to understanding these dynamics is the main scam: Narcissists often create an illusion of relationship that completely revolves around their own needs, leaving victims to feel exhausted and used. Instead of fostering mutual understanding, these interactions are marked by a deep absence of genuine connection. Victims of narcissistic manipulation can often feel emotionally