Can narcissism be passed down?
Narcissism can be passed down from generation to generation. The adult child will model behavior that they had seen in the household growing up. If there is no intervention, this type of dysfunctional behavior will always be around.
How narcissism affects future relationships
Because the parent child relationship was so rocky, the adult child of the narcissist will tend to gravitate towards what they are accustomed too. These types of relationships can be problem stricken and roller coaster relationships. Ironically, the adult child will seek out a partner like their parents. The partner will likely be emotionally …show more content…
Psychotherapy is the most recommended form of treatment by psychologist. This type of counseling helps the person struggling with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, to learn how to relate to others in a positive light. It may also help the individual to realize their own issues which can lighten their challenging behaviors. Family therapy and intervention are also ways to help identify bad traits and help fix them. More serious forms of the Narcissistic Personality Disorder are treated with anti-depressants in efforts to lighten the mood of these