Practical Examples
- Love: Sitting through a TV show they dislike just to spend time with you.
- Obsession: Buying roses during a stressful deadline but neglecting important shared responsibilities like laundry.
- Love: Laughing along when you sing off-key and enjoying the moment.
- Obsession: Criticizing your singing and making sure others know you’re bad at it.
The Reciprocal Nature of Narcissistic Obsession
When a narcissist is obsessed with you, they expect their obsession to be mirrored. They want constant validation and for you to echo their exaggerated declarations of love. In contrast, someone who truly loves you understands and respects your feelings, even if they aren’t reciprocated equally.
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