I realized recently that I can automatically sniff out who has a narcissistic personality, even if I don't consciously know it, and then gravitate toward the person. (Yes, I'm a bit fascinated by the subject lately.)
Just now, one of my intern coworkers was jokingly (I think) recounting what he usually writes on his progress notes:
"Client rambled on aimlessly for entire session while I made brilliant interpretations and suggestions that flew over client's head."
I had become close to this guy (gay, so not in that way) first of all the interns from the start of our training in September. We seemed to click right away, and I couldn't put my finger on what it was. Maybe it's the way narcissists carry themselves in everyday situations that's familiar to me and that I relate to. He also happens to be one of the brightest and most knowledgeable of the group, and that's probably something a narcissist purposely develops in order to fulfill the natural sense of grandiosity and give the self real, legitimate reasons for it.
Huh.
It's the same way with some of my friends and most of my favorite romantic interests.
Just now, one of my intern coworkers was jokingly (I think) recounting what he usually writes on his progress notes:
"Client rambled on aimlessly for entire session while I made brilliant interpretations and suggestions that flew over client's head."
I had become close to this guy (gay, so not in that way) first of all the interns from the start of our training in September. We seemed to click right away, and I couldn't put my finger on what it was. Maybe it's the way narcissists carry themselves in everyday situations that's familiar to me and that I relate to. He also happens to be one of the brightest and most knowledgeable of the group, and that's probably something a narcissist purposely develops in order to fulfill the natural sense of grandiosity and give the self real, legitimate reasons for it.
Huh.
It's the same way with some of my friends and most of my favorite romantic interests.
jtiberius:
Fuck. There goes implicit trust in my therapist. Thanks for planting the seed.
jtiberius:
Well, I actually shot for the middle ground--an MFT intead of an MD. Putting aside considerations of confideniality for a moment, I didn't even want to be tempted by anyone throwing drugs at me.