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Can a narcissist truly feel love for his children? Indeed, it is not possible. Not in the way "normal" humans interpret the word "love"... Based on my book "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited" (c) 2007 Lidija Rangelovska Narcissus Publications ---- Would anyone like to elaborate on what love is,in the way normal humans interpret?. I think I am narcissistic, but perhaps I am wrong in perceiving the analogy between 'the story of Narcissus' and the way I relate(/do not relate) to another. I think it could be argued, only because I am narcissistic I could ask such a question as to elaborate on what love is in the normal way. So,if I should give my definition of love, 'Doing favors equals loving'. What all does one consider as favors?, it could be anything I guess, but all I think I know is 'that which is similar between myself and another', and 'the way another differs from myself similar to the way I differ from that other'. I relate to another when I see in them what I see in myself. Do self proclaimed non-narcissists think 'You relate to another without seeing in them what you see in yourself'? _________________________________________
Its true that a narcissist can not love in a normal way a parent loves his/her child.
From what I read and experienced (my father is a narcissist) they will only love at their own convenience. When they need that person they will love and do everything for them, but if they don't need them they are distant. This goes back to how everything only revolves around them. But in a way they only care about themselves.
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Can a narcissistic person love or are they just telling you that to get what they want?
All people are inherently narcissistic. In order to overcome this, we search for desirable things that we're willing to sacrifice ourselves for i.e. love, money, careers, etc. So, yes, a narcissistic person can love, just like any person can love.
Why can an abusive husband love children so much but not be able to show emotional love for his wife?
Abusers rarely love. What they call "love" is possessiveness. It is far easier to control and possess children than adults - hence his preference. Children are more reliable and malleable sources of emotional gratification, attention, and adoration (narcissistic supply) than adults.
What is the word for People who love themselves?
They are narcissists. They are narcissistic. They have narcissism.
How do you raise your children to not be narcissistic?
You can prevent your child from becoming narcissistic by encouraging them to help others. You also want to stress that everyone is created equal.
What is the greek mythology character the word narcissistic came from?
Narcissistic is derived from the name of Narcissus. Narcissus was so beautiful that he fell in love with his reflection.
What word means in love with yourself?
This could be self-centered or narcissistic.
Does a narcissistic mother take pleasure in her children not getting along?
Some do. It depends on how she has the family roles set up and where she's getting her narcissistic supply from.
If you have a narcissistic parent could you end up in a narcissistic relationship?
If you've been exposed to narcissistic abuse in childhood, you're more likely to end up with narcissistic partners if you haven't worked through your abuse. Adult Children of Narcissists (ACONs) have a number of issues to resolve.
Can a narcissistic person make up big lies such as having cancer seeking for attention and love?
Yes of course - but now they are moving towards being narcissistic psychopaths.
Do narcissists love their children?
Those who suffer from narcissistic personality disorder can love others, including their children. However, they can feel easily offended by the smallest of slights and, in this context, are capable of neglecting iimportant duties - including the realm of parenting responsibilities. They will be capable to love them but not wholeheartedly.
How can Minor children living with narcissistic parent survive?
http://www.angriesout.com/grown17.htm
Are adoptive children of a narcissistic parent better off if they have been returned to the system?
There is some ambiguity in the situation you describe; lots of people have an element of narcissism in their personality, which is not the same thing as a narcissistic personality disorder. Someone with a narcissistic personality disorder should never raise children, because the children will inevitably be harmed, quite seriously. Even an impersonal and relatively uncaring institution is better than such a parent.
