“We all view life through the lens of these experiences, but the Narcissist has something more, not just a lens but a prism that refracts and distorts incoming messages to avoid the intolerable feeling of shame. This means that you… — Sandy Hotchkiss Copy Share Image
“If you find that you are frequently doing battle with or feeling seduced by such people, look to see what old problems you are… — Sandy Hotchkiss Copy Share Image
“Some of these arrangements involve an exhibitionist Narcissist and a partner who is “in the closet.” The closet Narcissist is an unassuming type who… — Sandy Hotchkiss Copy Share Image
“The narcissistic love match is inherently unstable. Any intrusion of reality can destabilize the relationship, leading to chronic or intermittent conflict, misery, trips to… — Sandy Hotchkiss Copy Share Image
“Some narcissistic leaders are models of icy reserve while others have the emotional self-control of a two-year-old. … the essential narcissistic defect is not… — Sandy Hotchkiss Copy Share Image
“It is not worthiness the Narcissist feels when he or she communicates “I deserve.” Narcissistic entitlement has nothing to do with genuine self-esteem, which… — Sandy Hotchkiss Copy Share Image
“But it is the nature of narcissistic entitlement to see the situation from only one very subjective point of view that says “My feelings… — Sandy Hotchkiss Copy Share Image
“We all view life through the lens of these experiences, but the Narcissist has something more, not just a lens but a prism that… — Sandy Hotchkiss Copy Share Image
