What a Narcissist Really Wants When Looking for Love
What's a narcissist really looking for when they want love? Is actual love what they are looking for? How does the need for control fit into this picture?
This week, Dr. Erin Leonard, psychotherapist and author, joins me to discuss the narcissist's true end game when looking for love. Learn the role attachment styles play in narcissistic relationships.
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Kerry Kerr McAvoy, Ph.D., a mental health specialist and author, is an expert on cultivating healthy relationships, deconstructing narcissism, and understanding various other mental health-related issues. Her memoir, Love You More: The Harrowing Tale of Lies, Sex Addiction, & Double Cross, gives an uncensored glimpse into the dynamics of narcissistic abuse.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Narcissism and Emotional Intelligence
02:00 Understanding Emotional Intelligence
04:00 How Narcissists Exploit Empathy
06:00 Attachment Styles and Narcissism
08:00 Insecure vs. Secure Attachment
10:00 The Role of Self-Reflection in Emotional Health
12:00 Narcissists’ Projection and Deflection
14:00 Narcissists' Rejection of Self
16:00 Trauma and Attachment Development
18:00 The Role of Neurology in Narcissism
20:00 Types of Attachment Styles Explained
24:00 Dr. Leonard's Final Thoughts and Resources