Narcissistic Abuse is a form of emotional abuseEmotional Abuse is an attempt to control, in just the same way that physical abuse is projected by a narcissist on to another individual, Although narcissistic abuse is primarily focused on emotional and psychological abuse, there are other types of narcissistic abuse that can include abuses such as financial, spiritual, sexual, and physical. Narcissistic abuse occurs in relationships where the narcissistic person tends to seek out an empathetic partner (co-dependent) in order to gain admiration of their own attributes and feelings of power and controlPower and Control Narcissism is almost entirely about gaining control over others. The narcissistic personality and. The narcissist creates a dynamic abuser and victim relationship through a cycle of abuse, resulting in traumatic bonding that makes it hard for their partner to leave the increasingly abusive relationship.