"Healthy Narcissism v Narcissistic Supply"

[Hazy111]

Ive known and know people who might be aware of their own narcissism but fall back on the " healthy narcissism" line. ( I suspect that they tell themselves this is what they have) .

But ive never heard them mention "narcissistic supply" ?

[tragedy or hope]

perhaps it's because they have no idea they even need the supply.

i live with someone who thinks they need people but when they are with people, (unpdh) takes the air out of the room consuming time and attention of others and becoming the master of ceremonies but it's all about him. it seems the real meaning of need of people is need of audience to observe his brilliance and uniqueness (in his mind)....

if it is about others it's only to get them to see things his way or follow his "suggestions" for the whole group. they are probably just not aware if they are "healthy" as you say. I might call it highly functioning instead. 6 or one, half dozen of the other.

IMO there is room on the earth for ALL kinds of people and personalities.