Do narcissists have friends? [I Want To Spread Narcissism Awareness]
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Not in my view.
The way I see it, a narcissist selects whom they wish to cultivate (charm) as a friend based on characteristics like usefulness and looking good in the eyes of others.
It their help another, it is only to further a personal goal, an act to be used as a fulcrum for future manipulation.
Since narcissists care only about themselves, they lack empathy for others, therefore genuine rapport, understanding and intimacy doesn't develop.
The narcissist is not capable of being a true friend, so the person on the other side who gets hooked is destined to be disappointed, and will probably end up abused and betrayed.
The way I see it, a narcissist selects whom they wish to cultivate (charm) as a friend based on characteristics like usefulness and looking good in the eyes of others.
It their help another, it is only to further a personal goal, an act to be used as a fulcrum for future manipulation.
Since narcissists care only about themselves, they lack empathy for others, therefore genuine rapport, understanding and intimacy doesn't develop.
The narcissist is not capable of being a true friend, so the person on the other side who gets hooked is destined to be disappointed, and will probably end up abused and betrayed.
