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Why Charisma Makes It Hard to See Red Flags

September 2, 2026 · 10 min

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Why did no one see who he really was sooner? The answer might be charisma itself.

In this episode of Inner Work, Dr Marianne Trent reflects on Netflix's Worst Ex Ever and unpacks why charm, confidence, and love bombing can quietly shut down our ability to spot red flags.

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