It’s difficult for anyone to admit that their behavior is harming a relationship, but people high in narcissism seem particularly reluctant to do so. Engaging in this form of self-deception, according to Peterson and DeHart, helps protect these individuals from recognizing their weaknesses. It’s for this reason that these authors title their article “In Defense of Self-Love.” By continuing to emphasize your positive attributes, you avoid the pain of recognizing your flaws and, more deeply, coming to the terms that you may actually hate rather than love yourself.
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