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The Formula That Births A Narcissist
Numerous youngsters are raised in a distant and imposing atmosphere, constantly pressured by a domineering parent to constantly strive for greater accomplishments. Typically, this parent is motivated by an insatiable desire for additional status, wealth, attention, and acknowledgement, compelling their child to embrace this ideology.
Growing up in such an audacious environment stifles the child’s true self and heightens the likelihood of developing narcissistic tendencies.
Nevertheless, one wonders:
What is the source of this unquenchable thirst?
The original rupture
In relationships, a gradual bond forms, shaping the evolution of the connection. Similar to a highway connecting two cities, attachment enables the sharing of energy and allows individuals to influence and nurture each other. As the bond deepens, the other person becomes irreplaceable, and the thought of separation becomes increasingly agonizing. A clear example of this is the prolonged pain we experience after a breakup, lasting for weeks or even months. Perhaps even years. This pain stems from a disruption in the attachment we had with the other…
