Hoovering refers to a manipulative tactic employed by narcissists and individuals with certain personality disorders, aimed at preventing others from leaving a toxic relationship. This emotional abuse manifests when the abuser, feeling insecure or threatened by potential abandonment, attempts to regain control by utilizing strategies such as love bombing, gaslighting, or crying to evoke sympathy. The goal is to drain the partner's energy and self-worth, making them more vulnerable. This tactic stems from emotional dysregulation and deep-seated fears held by those with personality disorders, resulting in unstable behaviors and challenges in relationships.
Narcissists utilize hoovering as a manipulative tactic to emotionally abuse and keep individuals in a relationship, often engaging in negative attention-seeking behaviors.
Hoovering is not exclusive to narcissists; individuals with personality disorders like BPD and antisocial personality disorder also resort to this type of emotional manipulation.
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