Why does a narcissist abuse the one closest to them and nobody else sees it?

Control! 💯%

One of the character traits that make up a diagnosis of NPD, is (hidden insecurities and a weak sense of self)

. A fear of rejection and abandonment issues forces the narcissist to control every aspect of the emotional state of the partner, target, victim! It’s this fear of rejection that drives this manipulative behaviour. Attempts at keeping the victim in a state of c ...