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🧠 When Love Becomes Control: From Selfishness to Narcissism in Society and Families

In everyday life, we often encounter people whose actions—though seemingly normal or even “caring”—feel disturbing, overbearing, and emotionally draining. They may be laughing, crying, or claiming to act for our welfare, yet somehow, their behavior leaves us exhausted, manipulated, and unheard. These people may not carry the clinical label of “narcissist,” but at the core of their actions lies one disturbing truth: It’s always about them. 🔹 The Selfish Personality: No Room for You A selfish person does not recognize boundaries. Their emotional world is centered on fulfilling their own needs, even if that means stepping over your mental space, decisions, or freedom. If they laugh, it’s to feel superior. If they cry, it’s to gain sympathy or regain control. If they help, it’s so they can later claim a favor or appear morally high. Even their so-called goodness is transactional—done not out of compassion, but to gain praise, power, or satisfaction.  “Everything they do—whether it se...