Narcissists crave admiration and validation from "summary" of The Culture of Narcissism by Christopher Lasch
Narcissists, those afflicted with an excessive sense of self-importance and a constant need for validation, are driven by an insatiable desire for admiration and praise. Their fragile egos require constant reassurance and attention from others to maintain their inflated self-image. This need for external validation stems from a deep-rooted insecurity and fear of being exposed as inadequate or unworthy.
In the pursuit of admiration, narcissists often resort to manipulative tactics to control how others perceive them. They craft a carefully curated image to garner the attention and approval they crave, presenting themselves in a way that elicits admiration and adulation from those around them. This carefully constructed facade serves to mask their true selves, shielding their vulnerabilities and insecurities from scrutiny.
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