How Narcissists Create Loyalty Conflicts

In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between parental alienation and narcissism, focusing on how one parent may manipulate a child to reject the other, creating loyalty conflicts and psychological manipulation. We discuss how these dynamics can foster codependency between the child and the alienating parent, who may project unresolved anger and create a polarized view of the other parent. The episode also delves into the narcissistic fantasies driving these behaviors, impacting the child's perception of relationships and reality.  If you are interested in a consultation or seeking virtual therapy services, Dr. Mazzella is accepting new patients. Please click here for more detailed information.   Want to go deeper? Join me in Office Hours — an open space where we explore psychoanalytic ideas together, answer your questions, and connect theory to real life experiences. Reserve your spot here   Next Meeting: Stay Tuned!   Contact me Directly with observations, questions or comments:   thenarcissismdecoder@gmail.com  You can follow The Narcissism Decoder on:  https://www.instagram.com/thenarcissism.decoder/  https://www.tiktok.com/@thenarcissismdecoder  https://www.youtube.com/@thenarcissismdecoder   Dr. Mazzella’s personal website: drmazzella.com Dr. Anthony Mazzella is a psychoanalyst and psychodynamic psychotherapist specializing in narcissism, personality disorders, and relational dynamics.