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What I learned from all that: Never let someone take advantage of your caretaker instincts. Question any such instinct you detect in yourself. Narcissists, although charming, are capable of changing just one thing: the characters surrounding them as they search for the perfect reflection.
posted by Indigo Bunting at 5:42 AM
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Wise words...
"as they search for the perfect reflection"
this was great
On the other hand, there's an old Lou Reed/Velvet Underground song called "I'll Be Your Mirror" that's very beautiful. I guess it just depends on the person.
D: Beautiful lyrics.
The thing about narcissism, of course, is that we all need a little of it to function, but these NPDers are a tad extreme and always need the reflection to be extremely positive (thus the changing of characters in their lives). For DSM-IV definition (if interested), see:
http://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/
narcissisticpd.htm
I know, I need to lighten up.
H, BB: Thanks!
No! We don't want you lightened up. Stay - just the neurotic, insightful, brilliant way you are.
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