10 Signs of a Mother with Narcissistic Traits | Mother-Son Relationship

This video answers the questions: What are the signs of a mother with narcissistic traits in the context of the mother-son relationship? Narcissism: There are two types of narcissism: With grandiose narcissism we see characteristics like being extroverted, socially bold, self-confident, having a superficial charm, being resistant to criticism, and being callous and unemotional. Vulnerable narcissism is characterized by shame, anger, aggression, hypersensitivity, a tendency to be introverted, defensive, avoidant, anxious, depressed, socially awkward, and shy. Benn, R. K. (1986). Factors Promoting Secure Attachment Relationships Between Employed Mothers and Their Sons. Child Development, 57(5), 1224. Butler, R., & Shalit, N. R. (2008). Gender and Patterns of Concerned Responsiveness in Representations of the Mother–Daughter and Mother–Son Relationship. Child Development, 79(4), 836–851.