Infatuation Rules
Infatuation Rules
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Narcissists have a hard time celebrating the big events of others. If there's a holiday gathering on the calendar, they will try to make themselves the center of attention through whatever means most natural and effective. Narcissists feel that holidays steal the spotlight that they, themselves, should own.
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Read More »Many of us are hopeful that this holiday season will be more normal than that of the past few years. Unfortunately, you may be gearing up for family get-togethers that you feel honor-bound to attend this year, gatherings that you were gratefully able to avoid last year. No family is "holiday card perfect" in reality. If a family member suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder or displays significant narcissistic tendencies, the holidays can mean great chaos and calamity. During the season, there are more opportunities for narcissists to display their most egregious behaviors. Narcissists have a hard time celebrating the big events of others. If there’s a holiday gathering on the calendar, they will try to make themselves the center of attention through whatever means most natural and effective. Narcissists feel that holidays steal the spotlight that they, themselves, should own. Narcissists either try to grab it back by boasting and strong-arming everyone's attention. Alternatively, they will sabotage the celebratory mood for other people. There are two general types of narcissists, grandiose and vulnerable. Grandiose narcissists like to do everything in a big way and honestly believe that they lead “bigger than life” lives that are the envy of others. They may view their lives as tableaux and use other people the way directors use props or scenery, to create a particular effect for a scene. They perceive others around them, even their own children, as objects to be used to achieve their objectives. They may give lavish gifts to people, but these gifts are given as a means to spotlight their generosity and their apparent wealth, even if they’re deep in debt. It’s as if they are “decorating” a loved one as an accessory, not offering true affection. Vulnerable narcissists may seem to draw less attention to themselves in public settings, but they hold high expectations of being the center of attention in relationships. When they don't get their way or don't get what they feel is owed to them, this is a blow to their pride and their fragile self-esteem. They may lash out with surprising hostility and viciousness fueled by narcissistic rage. Grandiose narcissists use aggression as a weapon whereas vulnerable narcissists may use it as a defense mechanism. Grandiose narcissists focus on themselves and take great pleasure in reflecting on their actual or merely fantasized successes. Vulnerable narcissists are preoccupied with tearing others down to make themselves feel big. While grandiose narcissists cherish their successes and award them more significance than they likely warrant, the vulnerable narcissist cherishes the failures of others as their self-esteem feeds on their missteps.
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