Intuitively, the narcissist understands this because they too need a daily attention fix. Ultimately, they make the perfect companion because all they need is a fix which is easily supplied by the narcissist. When the narcissist is the enabler, the addict will do or say anything to stay in their good graces. However, when the people-pleasing co-dependent heals from their unhealthy patterns, the narcissist feels abandoned and exits.Īddicts. Co-dependents naturally like to serve and rescue others as a way of gaining satisfaction and purpose. Narcissists need constant tending to and daily feedings of attention to soothe their hidden insecurities. ![]() Narcissists and co-dependents are a match made in Their mutual dysfunction is fed in an unhealthy manner. Here are some examples in order of their long-term unwavering commitment.Ĭo-dependents. What makes them do this? Ironically, many of them also have a disorder that the narcissist preys upon to meet their own needs. ![]() Then there is the C-suite all standing guard to protect and insulate the corporate narcissistic President or CEO. Or how about sports, publicity, and financial managers of an influential athlete. Think of a bully political leader and not too far off in the distance is their chief of staff, media director, and personal assistant all lined up to do whatever is asked. The sociopath is usually in it for the short term gain whereas the psychopath may take a lifetime, if ever, to reveal their true selves.īut who are these flying monkeys and why do they willingly submit to such a character? This happens all the time. Whereas a sociopath and psychopath willingly abandon their selfishness to gain a deeper level of commitment by subjecting themselves to the target. The difference is that a narcissist remains true to their selfish pursuits continually. Sociopaths and psychopaths are even more talented at the task. To be sure, not just narcissists are capable of conjuring up a group of flying monkeys.
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