Do narcissists see you as an extension of themselves?

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.

What does it mean when someone sees you as an extension of themselves?

It means that as a person, a separate individual, you do not exist to them. There is no need for them to consult you, or to listen you or to accept help from you. After all if the N cannot help his/her self, then you too are unable to help because you are one and the same.

What is a narcissistic extension?

A narcissistic parent will often abuse the normal parental role of guiding their children and being the primary decision maker in the child’s life, becoming overly possessive and controlling. This possessiveness and excessive control disempowers the child; the parent sees the child simply as an extension of themselves.

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)

Does narcissist get passed down?

Narcissism can be passed down from generation to generation if there is no intervention along the way, no one who says, “This is not okay,” no consequence for the behaviors.

Why do narcissistic parents infantilize?

The Collins Dictionary defines infantilization as “the act of prolonging an infantile state in a person by treating them as an infant.” In other words, deliberately treating someone as being much younger than their actual age. Narcissistic parents do this because they see their child as an extension of themselves.

What does extension of himself mean?

: to do things that require effort She’s always willing to extend herself for others. an actor who extends himself by choosing difficult roles.