I've said this a lot.

I was physically attracted to her, but the key thing with a covert narcissist is they mirror YOU until they resent you.

I'd love to have a family.

Me too.

I'd love to live in a small town near the water.

Me too.

I'd love to have a simple family home.

Me too.

I think education and supporting your kids with education is sooo important.

Me too.

Then they slowly begin to hate you... Then get over it... Then they hate you for longer... Then you are closer than ever.... Then things are fragile.... Etc etc etc for decades.

It's the slow loss of someone who at one time said and did everything to be your perfect match.

Anyway. Moving on.

RDM