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The Narcissist-Empath Relationship: Why Do They Attract Each Other?
Breaking the codependency cycle between a narc and an empath.
Why do narcissists attract empaths easily, and what is the codependency cycle between a narcissist and an empath? How do narcissists use the weakness of empaths to get what they want from them?
I remember reading somewhere that Narcissists don’t love themselves; they love how they feel when others love them. When they are alone, they feel empty and unloved. They are codependent on their source of Narcissistic Supply.
This article has been written to give you a deeper view of narcissism and codependency by concentrating on the two main characters in this story: the narcissist and the empath. The charismatic, charming, and manipulative narcissist meets the sensitive, empathetic empath.
Narcissists and empaths attract each other. It is not uncommon for empathic people to be drawn to narcissistic partners and vice versa. An empath can be attracted to a narcissist because they offer an appealing sense of safety and security. In contrast, narcissists are bewitched by an empath’s ability to meet their deep emotional needs.
However, an empath will also quickly feel drained and unappreciated by a narcissist. A narcissist will often resent an empath’s need for validation, leading to a volatile and unhealthy relationship.
To understand the relationship between a narcissist and an empath, you need to understand the codependency cycle first.
What is codependency?
Codependency is the tendency to behave in ways that allow an addict to continue their destructive behavior, such as enabling their substance abuse, compulsive gambling, and so forth. The codependent is likely to either be an addict themselves or have an addiction to helping other people. It is considered a relationship problem, where one person relies on another for their well-being.
Codependent empath and narcissist
The codependent empath often has a hard time standing up for themselves and learning to say, “No.” Empaths want to connect with everyone and often feel like it is their job to save…
