15/11/2025
Empaths and narcissists often share the same wound - “Am I worthy of love?”
The empath learned to earn love through overgiving, attuning to others’ needs, and avoiding conflict.
The narcissist learned to protect themselves from vulnerability by controlling or demanding love.
They are drawn to each other because the empath’s giving meets the narcissist’s taking, creating a familiar but painful dance of unmet needs.
True healing begins when you stop trying to prove your worth and start remembering it.
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