Can Narcissists Learn to Cultivate Genuine Empathy?
There’s always scope for gray
Hey there guys! Welcome back to another piece of psychology & mental health on Dr. Psychology.
Hope you’re coping well. Whilst we’re on that, today, let’s discuss another important question “Can Narcissists Ever Learn to Cultivate & Exhibit Empathy?”
Whether narcissists can truly learn to develop genuine empathy has been a common question among the victims of narcissistic abuse. The victims are often in a fix on whether to wait or ditch that abusive relationship & move on for a fresh healthy start.
But as I always say, it’s never black & white with human behavior. There’s always scope for gray.
Continue reading, hopefully, this article will provide you with an insightful answer at the end.
Narcissism and the Erosion of Empathy
A classic trait of Narcissism is a lack of concern for others’ emotions, which we call Empathy Erosion.
I believe the word “erosion” plays a crucial role in understanding how narcissism is instilled within a person over time. People are not born narcissists or mad overnight, the programming happens over the years.
