Narcissism Glossary
The good-person image cashed in for special treatment (communal narcissism)
🕊️ A type that uses public good deeds, service, and altruism to acquire superiority and reputation — while exercising control in private relationships. Service, giving, and religious activity themselves are no evidence of a problem.
What to watch: whether the good deeds get invoked to demand obedience or repayment from those close to them.
What to watch: whether the good deeds get invoked to demand obedience or repayment from those close to them.
Often seen in situations like these
📸 The volunteering photos keep going up online, showcasing their goodness.
🗣️ "After everything I sacrificed for you, how could you do this to me?" — the good deeds come out as ammunition.
🗣️ "After everything I sacrificed for you, how could you do this to me?" — the good deeds come out as ammunition.
When this happens, try this
💡 Weigh not how much good they've done, but whether your no gets respected. If kindness gets invoked to deal guilt or demand silence, stating your line is allowed.