Do narcissists view people as objects?

Narcissists lack empathy. They tend to see other people as objects for their gratification. They need to win, feel superior and, more than anything, be the center of attention. If you know or care about a narcissistic person, you may feel as though you are walking on eggshells in their presence.

Why do narcissists treat people like objects?

Narcissists sometimes help others and do favors because it gives them power over those whom they help. If someone helps you, you feel grateful and willing to help them in the future. This is normal and a good thing. This induces feelings of guilt in their target.

How does the narcissist see you?

Narcissists are often arrogant, self-important, and devoid of empathy. They are so in their own world they can’t even see you. It’s hard to stand in someone else’s shoes when you can’t see past your own. Narcissists see you not as you, but more as an extension of themselves.

Why do narcissists objectify people?

The Narcissist loves objects and relates to them – things he fails to do with humans. This is why he objectifies people – it makes it easier for him to interact with them. Objects are predictable, reliable, always there, obedient, easy to control and manipulate, universally desired.

How do narcissists display their narcissism?

The narcissist parades his objects, flaunts them, consumes them conspicuously, praises them vocally, draws attention to them compulsively, brags about them incessantly.

Why do narcissists love ostentatious objects?

Objects connected with failures or embarrassments have no place in his abode. They get cast out. Moreover, owning the right objects often guarantees the uninterrupted flow of narcissistic supply. A flashy car or an ostentatious house help the somatic narcissist attract sexual partners.

What makes a narcissist possessive of an object?

When they fail to elicit narcissistic supply – admiration, adulation, marvel – the narcissist feels wounded, humiliated, deprived, discriminated against, the victim of a conspiracy, unloved. Objects often make the accumulator-narcissist. They are an inseparable part of his pathology. This type of narcissist is possessive.