4. Constant Need for Validation
The insatiable need for external validation often takes precedence over nurturing familial bonds, leaving little room for authentic love.
5. Manipulative Tendencies
Narcissists may use manipulative tactics to control situations and people, further hindering the development of healthy parent-child relationships.
6. Fear of Vulnerability
Genuine love requires vulnerability, a trait narcissists often fear, leading them to distance themselves emotionally from their children.