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What does it mean to see someone as an extension of yourself?
Extension of self refers to the fact that a narcissist sees others as a reflection of themselves, of their own needs and feelings. They are not seen as separate–with their own feelings and neds.
Do narcissists see you as an extension of themselves?
Narcissists have no boundaries and see you as an extension of themselves, requiring that you’re on call to meet their needs – regardless of whether you’re ill or in pain. You might get caught up in trying to please them. This is like trying to fill a bottomless pit.
What is narcissistic extension?
Narcissists view others as extensions of themselves. The narcissist sets the standards of behavior and does not tolerate differences – especially if your viewpoint would require her to alter her behavior.
How can I tell if Im a narcissist?
Signs and symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder
- Grandiose sense of self-importance.
- Lives in a fantasy world that supports their delusions of grandeur.
- Needs constant praise and admiration.
- Sense of entitlement.
- Exploits others without guilt or shame.
- Frequently demeans, intimidates, bullies, or belittles others.
How do you know if you are narcissistic?
Here are 21 signs of a narcissist:
- Inflated sense of superiority and entitlement.
- Excessive need for constant praise and admiration.
- Perfectionism.
- Lack of empathy.
- Need for control.
- Easily provoked.
- Extremely selfish.
- Unable to deal with criticism, perceived slights, or disagreements.
What does it mean to be an extension of someone?
They know that you are a person with feelings…they just don’t care about YOUR FEELINGS. They use your feelings against you in order to exploit you. To be an “extension of them” is actually quite a compliment and testament to who you are (THEY can’t steal that from you, although they try/tried)
What happens when two narcissists are in a relationship?
They usually shape (often through abuse) their partner into what they need to get that constant admiration and care. Basically, spouses of narcissists end up sacrificing everything to be able to be there and please their ever-hungry-for-praise partners.
Do you see others as an extension of yourself?
To always see others as an extension of oneself is going to cause problems. Other people will be seen as objects for one to control and as a means for them to get what they want. Other people are not asked if they would do something, they will be expected to do something.
Are your possessions extensions of your self?
More than mere tools, luxuries or junk, our possessions become extensions of the self. We use them to signal to ourselves, and others, who we want to be and where we want to belong. And long after we’re gone, they become our legacy.
What does it mean to be a narcissistic extension of yourself?
If you’re a narcissistic extension, the narcissist sees you as a reflection of them and how people view them. Therefore, they will take credit for your accomplishments and do the reverse by blaming you for times you don’t meet their standards. A narcissist may, for example, say something like,…
What do possessions reflect about a person’s personality?
Through adolescence, possessions increasingly reflect who people are, or at least how they would like to see themselves.