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One thing many people don’t get is that narcissism isn’t confidence. It’s the extreme absence of confidence. The narcissist has a giant hole and is addicted to
by api 4y ago
One thing many people don’t get is that narcissism isn’t confidence. It’s the extreme absence of confidence. The narcissist has a giant hole and is addicted to second hand validation to fill it. Like many addicts they become hostile and aggressive when the supply of the thing they're addicted to is interrupted.
Someone who is actually confident doesn't need a constant stream of validation from other people to feel good about themselves.
- npteljes 4y agoAbsolutely. The abuse comes from desperation, to keep the charade alive. It's the polar opposite of a confident, content person. They are always on the lookout for the next dose of validation, and for enemies who try to take them down.