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Why do Narcissists marry if they view everyone as inferior to them?
I wasn't even married to mine~ he would tell me I wasn't good enough to marry but when we were in public at an important social gathering, he would introduce me as his wife...twisted! The narcissist does not view marriage as a bond among equals - but as an arrangement of convenience. By getting married, the narcissist merely secures a good source of narcissistic supply for the long-term. They marry for permanent narcissistic supply . It inflates their ego to have a wife ( or husband ) to brag about , and at the same time, humiliate , in order to keep reinforcing how superior they are. Narcissists are alway concerened about their image. Being "married" looks alot better to the public (in his opinion) than "not being married." He also NEEDS a spouse to "take care" of him since he is pathologically immature and unable to care for himself. He USES his spouse but never truly LOVES her.
How do you separate a narcissist from his willing victim?
The question I have for you is why would you want to do this? I understand that you think that this narcissist is bad news, but your question specifies the other person involved is "willing". Perhaps you do not understand the dynamics of the relationship properly. Maybe you are meddling where you shouldn't. Take a look at your reasons for doing this before proceeding. I understand what you are asking since I used to be one of those "willing" victims who was dazzled by the narcissist's charm. Lots of people did try to warn me that I was being used, but I was too much in the thrall of the narcissist. It took 8 years and 2 divorces before I came to my senses. Sadly I don't think you yourself can save the victim of a narcissist. The victim has to save themselves. You can tell them what you know during a time when they seem willing to listen, and hope they will eventually save themselves. Most do eventually get out. It is easy to get away from a narcissist once the charm wears thin and you finally see through them. The more frequently the victims hear the truth from others, the more likely they will get out sooner. When they finally do get out, they will be a lot wiser. Personal boundaries might be a good neutral topic to discuss with the victim of a narcissist, since that is one area where a narcissist runs rampant over his victim. If the victim realized how much his/her personal boundaries are being ignored, the victim could begin to put two and two together.
Is an egomaniac the same thing as a narcissist?
A narcissist is ALWAYS an egomaniacBut an egomaniac may not have the traits necessary to be a narcissist.amoral/consciencelessauthoritariancare only about appearancescontemptuouscritical of otherscrueldisappointing gift-giversdon't recognize own feelingsenvious and competitivefeel entitledflirtatious or seductivegrandiosehard to have a good time withhate to live alonehyper-sensitive to criticismimpulsivelack sense of humornaivepassivepessimisticreligioussecretiveself-contradictorystingystrange work habitsunusual eating habitsweird sense of time
How do you build your self esteem while living with a narcissist and control freak?
Leave. Move out, cut all contact, and build your own life without them. What are you getting out of it? You deserve to be treated with respect and live your own life 24/7. You don't need to deal with his stupid, irrational nonsense. If you don't get out, you're wasting your life-- the only life you'll ever have. Time is fleeting. Wake up! MOVE!
If one is horrified because he just realized he was a narcissist does this contradict his own verdict of being a narcissist?
If one has narcissistic tendencies and characteristics then later in life when those are totally entrenched in one's character, even with self knowledge, my psychiatrist informs me that it is impossible to change them. She says that one has to learn strategies to deal with them. Surely, if one of the characteristics of a narcissist is to have a 'false self' then one is only creating a further 'false self' albeit with hindsight and awareness. Awareness of narcissistic characteristics is terrifying, and confusing, and I would question anyone that has not queried their own motives, or realised that they behave differently from others, at some point in their lives. Sometimes I feel that self knowledge is not always a good thing.
What does galathea-pygmallion mean?
Some Sources of Supply are ideal (from the narcissist's point of view): sufficiently intelligent, sufficiently gullible, submissive, reasonably (but not overly) inferior to the narcissist, in possession of a good memory (with which to regulate the flow of Narcissistic Supply), available but not imposing, not explicitly or overtly manipulative, interchangeable (not indispensable), not demanding (a fatalist to a degree), attractive (if the narcissist is somatic).
What does galathea pygmallion mean?
Some Sources of Supply are ideal (from the narcissist's point of view): sufficiently intelligent, sufficiently gullible, submissive, reasonably (but not overly) inferior to the narcissist, in possession of a good memory (with which to regulate the flow of Narcissistic Supply), available but not imposing, not explicitly or overtly manipulative, interchangeable (not indispensable), not demanding (a fatalist to a degree), attractive (if the narcissist is somatic).
Is reluctant reconciliation a narcissist trait?
Because he wasn't sure that he has secured a substitute. Nasrcissists drop their current sources of supply (devalue and discard) ONLY when they have an alternative ready. Narcissists are addicted to a drug known as "Narcissistic Supply". Attention (good OR bad), adulation, applause, fame, celebrity, notoriety - are all narcissistic supply. The people who supply these consistently, reliably, and predictably, are called "Narcissistic Supply Sources". Why should the narcissist look for another source of supply if the current source of supply is available (always accepts him back)? Cultivating a source of secondary narcissistic supply is a VERY time consuming and energy consuming affair. The path of least resistance (reverting to old sources) is always preferred. The old source has the advantage of having recorded memories of past grandeur. Her very "surrender" and "yielding to his charms" IS the supply he seeks. He sort of pushes the envelope, trying to ascertain and map the outer limits of his potency as irresistible male and mate. The more tortured the relationship - the sweeter the recurrent victory. This is doubly true when the narcissist is in the throes of life crises such as loss of a job, divorce, serious illness, etc.
What does like Galathea-Pygmallion mean?
Some Sources of Supply are ideal (from the narcissist's point of view): sufficiently intelligent, sufficiently gullible, submissive, reasonably (but not overly) inferior to the narcissist, in possession of a good memory (with which to regulate the flow of Narcissistic Supply), available but not imposing, not explicitly or overtly manipulative, interchangeable (not indispensable), not demanding (a fatalist to a degree), attractive (if the narcissist is somatic).
Would a narcissist that has been exposed by his good old supply maybe re contact?
I doubt it because they would probably no longer be a supply...They are only interested in those that can be manipulated and exploited again and again.
Would a narcissist devalue a good supply because in a moment of weakness he told her something that he did wrong and can have consequences for him with the law?
Narcissists are capable of anything since they don't think like normal people, but it's my opinion that they never discard good supply unless they have other supply (new or old) lined up.
How does narcissist pick a mate?
He/she picks a partner based on how much narcissist supply that person has to give. It may come in the form of sex, the attention of being with an attractive person (if you're hot), or using that person for something they have like a beach house and the narcissist will be able to go there for free with the mate. A narcissist might choose a mate that is known in the community as successful. Being associated with someone even slightly famous is narcissist supply for them. So if you've got something to give and the narcissist knows it--be it money, sex, adulation, good looks, a beach house, a Paris apartment, celebrity--they'll be all over you.
Animals obtain their energy and carbon from what?
Animals obtain their energy and carbon from the food they ingest. Carbohydrates and protein are a good source of carbon and energy.
When a narcissist marries an aspergers disorder?
Not good!
Why would a narcissist dump and be No Contact on a very good supply without having a new supply he is financially broke overweight lives alone only works and internet?
This sounds like fear. Or no challenge. And I'm guessing he hates himself, therefore hates you for depending on him.
What would you need to live a happy healthy life on the moon?
Transport... Good Food Supply... Large Oxygen Supply... Water Supply... Shelter (heat source)... Comfortable, thermal clothing... is that it?
What is the name for a person who has a good opinion of themselves?
A man... A narcissist.
