Benign narcissism hides self-centeredness behind charm, producing surface warmth but emotional unavailability, inconsistent reliability, and a tendency to drop relationships when intimacy exposes the pattern.
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A long-term relationship with a co-parent has deteriorated due to emotional unavailability, prompting serious consideration of leaving and temptation of a brief affair.
Emotionally unavailable people keep others at arm's length through subtle communication habits such as avoiding vulnerability and steering clear of deep conversations.