Tag: narcissistic family
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For narcissistic parents, their children are not independent individuals.They are merely projection surfaces and symbols of self-aggrandizement—or of a profoundly distorted image of hatred. Narcissistic mothers and fathers do not have children in order to give them unconditional love. They have children in order to be loved by them. “Unconditional” does not exist in a…
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Part 1 “The social world is a stage, a complicated stage even, with an audience, performers, and outsiders, with a auditorium and backdrops. The social scientist who stylizes this element of self-expression into his concepts—role, sanction, socialization, etc.—only takes in what reality offers him.” – Lord Ralf Dahrendorf It is not uncommon in the social…
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Narcissism is everywhere these days. Anyone who spends time on social media knows that terms like “narcissistic personality disorder” and related toxic behaviors—gaslighting, flying monkeys, emotional manipulation—have become part of our collective vocabulary. Countless creators, videos, and posts focus on narcissism in relationships, families, and workplaces. And more and more people are speaking openly about…
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The role of the failed narcissist is not one that he has chosen voluntarily, but it occurs particularly among once professionally successful narcissists as soon as they feel that they can no longer achieve professional success. Prestige, reputation, money, power – for the narcissist, these are the magic four that make it easy for him…
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The eternal martyr also skillfully plays on her role as a victim—but the helplessness lies not with her, but with her counterpart. In order to play the role of martyr, she needs a direct counterpart whom she can influence and manipulate. The eternal martyr is often the mother who always suffers, who sacrifices herself for…
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It’s not easy to deal with someone who constantly wants to be in control, crosses your boundaries, or throws you off balance emotionally. Narcissistic behavior can be exhausting, confusing, and painful—especially when you’re trying to stay calm and true to yourself. Regardless of the situation or your relationship with a narcissistic personality, it takes all…