Have you ever gone down the path of wondering if you’re the narcissist? Do you think there are behavioral/thought patterns that overlap between NPD and abandonment wounds? What are the big differences in your mind? EDIT: I do not think that I have NPD. I’ve just gone down that mental path before and I’m also wondering if others have too?
- Similar: the deep insecurities, issues with self-esteem, loss of self and latching onto external validation to feel good (doing anything to not be left)
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- Differences: apologizing too much, people pleasing, chasing, never trying to control narrative at the end and still often protecting ex partner