I do have some sympathy for her, because she does seem nice and she doesn't appear malicious like oar grifter. It's off putting how she babies him and won't stand up for herself, but we don't know her full story. Her mother died when she was young and we don't know if her dad was really strict with her and didn't allow her to date until she moved out. That could be why she never had a boyfriend until so late in life.
I also know firsthand how easily toxic narcissists like Kyle can gaslight and control people. They can make it very hard to leave and use all kinds of threats, blackmail, and emotional manipulation. In most cases, you have to go 'no contact' and just block them out of your life because they won't respect boundaries. You can tell she's terrified to speak out and has to be extremely careful with what she says. I can't imagine all the mind games and lies he plays with her and tantrums behind the scenes. And someone like Casey, with no relationship experience, would be very susceptible to that.
I wish someone would try to talk some sense into her. Maybe her family tried to no avail. I feel bad that she'll never experience what a normal, healthy & fun relationship is like until after he destroys her. But then she'll be so damaged that she'll probably needs years of therapy.
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