Tag: Entitlement

Why Narcissist Never Feels Sorry

Sam Vaknin explained why narcissists rarely apologize, attributing it to a false self born of childhood trauma, grandiose omnipotent beliefs, entitlement, manipulative skills, and impaired empathy and reality testing. He described how these defenses produce a sense of immunity to consequences, chronic dysphoria beneath grandiosity, and defensive misbehavior that harms others, while noting narcissists can control actions when sufficiently incentivized and thus should generally be held accountable. Practical implications include recognizing manipulative patterns, understanding the narcissist’s internal pain and entitlement, and maintaining boundaries while seeking accountability. Why Narcissist Never Feels Sorry

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Cheating, Triangulation in Sick Relationships: Power Play, Revenge, Entitlement

The video discussed cheating and triangulation in abusive and narcissistic relationships, highlighting how these behaviors serve as tools for power play, revenge, and emotional regulation rather than genuine infidelity or pursuit of new relationships. It explored the motivations behind cheating in obsessive, mutually harmful couples—such as restoring power balance, self-harm, and reaffirming negative self-images—and contrasted them with narcissists’ reasons, including seeking control, novelty, and affirming entitlement. The discussion emphasized the destructive cycle these behaviors perpetuate, the instrumentalization of third parties, and the difficulty in breaking free due to trauma bonding and complex emotional dynamics. Cheating, Triangulation in Sick Relationships: Power Play, Revenge, Entitlement

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Cheating, Triangulation in Sick Relationships: Power Play, Revenge, Entitlement

This video explored the dynamics of cheating and triangulation in toxic, obsessive relationships, highlighting how these behaviors serve as tools for power plays, revenge, and emotional regulation rather than true romantic or sexual pursuits. It examined how such actions reinforce dysfunctional bonds, confirm internalized negative self-views, and often follow phases of extreme loyalty and trauma-induced behavior. Additionally, the discussion covered narcissistic motivations for cheating, including entitlement, control, boredom, and fear of intimacy, as well as the risks and consequences of using third parties in triangulation. Cheating, Triangulation in Sick Relationships: Power Play, Revenge, Entitlement

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