Did Nichol Kessinger Manipulate Chris Watts? | Passionate Phase of Romance

This video answers the question: How did the dynamics of the Chris Watts – Nichol Kessinger affair contribute to the Watts family murders? The dynamics in this affair appear to be a critical factor in this case. One theory of the dynamics is that Chris Watts was introverted and insecure and Nichol Kessinger was confident, extraverted, and experienced in romantic relationships. This may have led to a power differential that unintentionally contribute to the horrific murders. I review the role that immaturity, the passionate stage of romance, and impulsivity may have had in this case.

Vulnerable narcissism is characterized by shame, anger, aggression, hypersensitivity, a tendency to be introverted, defensive, avoidant, anxious, depressed, socially awkward, and shy.

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