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How do narcissists view loyalty?
Loyal. Narcissists require loyalty. That being said, the loyalty is only one way. Many narcissists demand loyalty from their partners, while hypocritically betraying the relationship themselves; sometimes by even cheating on their partners, with no remorse.
Why do narcissists demand loyalty?
8) Demanding of Absolute Loyalty, Yet Quick to Betray Others Narcissists fear abandonment, humiliation, and betrayal. Because of this, they demand and repeatedly test others’ loyalty.
Why does the narcissist want to control me?
The narcissist feels a compelling need to control people in his (or her) environment; his spouse, work mates, friends and neighbors. It’s because in his mind he doesn’t feel in control. It is abuse, which is often long-term. There are many people stuck in long-term abusive relationships.
Why does a narcissist feel the need to control everyone?
The narcissist feels a compelling need to control people in his (or her) environment; his spouse or partner, work mates, friends and neighbors. That is because in his own mind he doesn’t feel in control; because he lacks feelings of internal control he has the strong urge to control whomever he can externally.
Do narcissists love other people?
While it’s true that narcissists love themselves so much, they do feel attraction and love towards others as well. Of course their love is different and that’s why many people find it hard to understand them.
Do narcissists take credit for their actions?
Narcissists take credit and give blame. They do not apologize or admit responsibility. Seeking to get narcissists to be accountable for unhealthy behavior can be a waste of time. Narcissists believe they have more rights than others and have little interest in introspection.
How do you respond to a narcissist in a relationship?
In turn, you may respond by being more supportive, understanding, kind, or compromising in an effort to persuade the narcissist to halt their betrayals and cruelties. Instead, what happens is, patterns of deception and denial are established.