“But it is the nature of narcissistic entitlement to see the situation from only one very subjective point of view that says “My feelings and needs are all that matter, and whatever I want, I should get.” Mutuality and reciprocity… — 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 has her feelers out for someone she can idealize. She needs to put the love object on a pedestal in order to hold herself together, because if her partner is wonderful and she can have him,… — Sandy Hotchkiss Copy Share
“The narcissistic love match is inherently unstable. Any intrusion of reality can destabilize the relationship, leading to chronic or intermittent conflict, misery, trips to the couple counselor, or traumatic ruptures that bring the union to an end. When the narcissist can find support outside the relationship – career, family, friends, or other interests- that keep him or her feeling pumped… — Sandy Hotchkiss Copy Share
“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
