Narcissists and Empaths
Last week I was reading Lisa E. Scott’s book called, “The Path Forward” in which she discusses a certain type of personality called, “Empaths.” These people are prime targets for narcissists because they are extremely caring and considerate, sometimes to a fault. I related to a lot of what Ms. Scott described. Ever since I was a child I have been hypersensitive to the feelings of those around me. Not in a wacky “woo woo” sort of way but If someone is uncomfortable in a social setting, I can feel it and I want to fix it. I have always been the one to assist friends who were struggling and at times, I've let their problems consume me. If a friend was dealing with a broken heart than I could almost feel it in my own heart. In my younger years and without established boundaries, this was an emotionally expensive lesson because I was also the person who could not say, “No”.Empaths are highly sensitive people. Narcissists are attracted to their polar opposites – people who register high in empathy and feelings. I can only speak for myself when I say that I want to believe the best in people. I want to trust that the intentions of others are as genuine as my own intentions. Someone on the blog posed a question this week: If the majority of narcissists are all the same, does that mean that we are all the same? I do believe that many of us (victims) share similar personality types.I’ve been thinking a lot about the topic of narcissists and empaths and stumbled upon this little video clip which is definitely interesting so I thought that I would share: narcissists and empaths.Curious to hear your thoughts on the topic! -Tina"Like" One Mom's Battle on Facebook or Follow me on Twitter @onemomsbattle.comTo purchase Tina's new book, "Divorcing a Narcissist- One Mom's Battle", click here. You will find insight, red flag reflections and strategies on how to survive while divorcing a narcissist or co-parenting with a narcissist. Tired of panicking at the site of a new email from the narcissist in your inbox? Learn how to decode the emails and see them for what they are. You will learn to forgive yourself and to begin healing. [wp_ad_camp_1]