The 4 Critical Signs of Attention Seeking Behavior
Melissa was elated about her upcoming engagement party. She picked a dress she had been eyeing for a long time at a luxury store. The party was slated to be a big one, the finest champagne, delectable food, beautiful decorations, the works. When the evening finally came, Melissa was thrilled. She got compliments about how she was glowing like a bride to be, how lovely the dress looked on her. Everything was going well until Melissa’s close friend Jane walked in. To Melissa’s annoyance, Jane looked like she was dressed for a wedding; her hair and make-up were so over the top that Melissa felt upstaged by her. Everyone seemed to be eyeing Jane and complimenting her on her outfit, how radiant she looked, how awesome her trendy Louboutins looked to the extent that Melissa felt sidelined on her special day. This made Jane feel good about herself. She enjoyed the fact that she had deliberately upstaged Melissa and become the center of attention on Melissa’s special day.
Jane had the habit of often doing this — seeking attention for self-validation. She loved to compete and invite praise for always getting what she wanted. However, she didn’t realize the hurt and pain she caused Melissa, who had been a good and loyal friend to her. At the same time, Jane was also letting herself be the center of gossip and criticism, but before she realized what she was doing, it…
