How Narcissist/Psychopath Sees YOU (his Victim) & Why Borderlines Adore Them
Prof. Sam Vaknin・2 minutes read
Individuals with narcissistic, psychopathic, and borderline personality traits exhibit distinct patterns in how they idealize, discard, and manage emotions. Understanding the behaviors and thought processes of these individuals requires scholarly study and careful observation of their cognitive deficits and emotional access. Additionally, partners of those with borderline personality disorder face significant challenges in communication and coping due to the disorder's complexity and the shifting self-states exhibited by individuals.
Insights
- Narcissists and psychopaths have distinct thought processes when idealizing, discarding, and navigating emotions, requiring scholarly study to comprehend their behaviors.
- Borderline personality disorder encompasses traits from various disorders, leading to diverse manifestations and challenging dynamics for intimate partners due to cycles of grandiosity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation.
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What distinguishes narcissists and psychopaths?
Narcissists focus on idealizing partners for self-flattery, while psychopaths manipulate and subjugate through idealization.
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