Unfortunate Consequence

The unfortunate consequence of the narcissistic style is that people generally like and appreciate individuals who can incorporate vulnerability into their persona. Individuals who consistently need praise and adulation to buttress their esteem and thus avoid feelings of inadequacy can also be interpersonally alienating, and this is where they lose. It's sad that the very strategy employed to elevate others' opinions creates an unintentional disconnect rather than bringing others closer with interest and engagement. If others' could only understand that narcissistic inflation really reflects the extent to which an individual is scared of feeling small and insufficient, then we all might better appreciate the plight the narcissist is faced with.
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