How Do Narcissists Choose Their Victims?

  Narcissists are driven by a series of conscious and unconscious needs. In this sense, they’re no different from ordinary mortals. However, they seek validation to strengthen their self-image and self-esteem, and to obtain a series of social, emotional, and even economic benefits. They do this by behaving rather selfishly, in a way that the average person wouldn’t even consider. In most cases, they need a specific type of figure or figures next to them. That’s how their hunt begins. It’s a search that becomes increasingly sophisticated as they work out who’ll be useful to them and who won’t. When…