Narcissism Glossary
your choices taken over in the name of worry
🫳 A control tactic that leads with love and concern while checking your private life, movements, and device access — and eroding your decision-making authority.
Watch whether "I'm just worried" is followed by choice-shrinking demands: phone inspections, location sharing, dress restrictions.
Watch whether "I'm just worried" is followed by choice-shrinking demands: phone inspections, location sharing, dress restrictions.
Often seen in situations like these
"I'm worried about your safety" keeps arriving attached to demands for passwords and location sharing.
When this happens, try this
💡 However much it sounds like care, watch the reaction to "I'll handle it my way." Distinguish acceptance of your no from inspections and restrictions that simply continue.