Eamonn McKay, a licensed marriage and family therapist at the mental health platform Octave, stated that children of narcissists often experience 'analysis paralysis', which limits their decision-making skills. He emphasized, 'This will often result in a state in which the child or adult can't make a decision independently, often resolving only with further guidance by the abusive party or some trusted other.' This insight highlights the deep-seated challenges faced by these individuals as a direct outcome of their upbringing.
Dr. Frank Anderson, a psychiatrist and author of 'To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma and Transformation', explained the implications of narcissistic parenting on partner choices, saying, 'We all learn about intimacy from our primary attachment figures... Kids of narcissistic parents tend to pick partners who are controlling, highly reactive, and emotionally unavailable. This creates a cyclical pattern where unresolved trauma influences their choice of partners, perpetuating their struggles in intimate relationships.'
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