Self-Care Haven and Narcissism

Why Narcissistic Men Coerce Women Who Want Relationships Into Situationships

The psychology behind this insidious form of coercion and control.

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Shahida Arabi, MA
Apr 08, 2026
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Written by trauma expert and researcher Shahida Arabi, MA

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Anyone of any gender can be a narcissist and female narcissists have their own repertoire of disturbing and harmful behaviors against women which I have spoken about extensively in previous posts.

However, misogyny and hookup culture embedded in modern dating brings with it a …

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