Temperament is raw material, not destiny.
How Narcissism Could Develop.
Usually from a combination of biology plus attachment plus environment plus learning.
Common developmental pathways.
Overvaluation, conditional praise.
The Child learns: I’m special only when superior, love comes through achievement, image.
Can produce grandiosity plus emptiness.
Neglect, emotional invalidation.
The Child learns, needs are ignored, vulnerability is unsafe, worth feels unstable.
This May build