The Effects of Narcissism on Relationships

Narcissistic parents smother and control their children oftentimes so that they themselves are not rejected when their child decides to make decisions for themselves. A person who is highly dependent on others for approval is actually attempting to have the part of themselves that date that date in life that has been deemed unlovable be accepted by others. When a person is fully accepting, they don't mind being rejected or at least it doesn't hurt as much because others rejecting them isn't personal. It simply means that the other person doesn't align with their personal goals, dreams and values.