The word “narcissist” used to describe a very specific clinical pattern. Now, it's become shorthand for anyone who: ● Let you down ● Made you feel unseen ● Ended a relationship abruptly ● Disagreed with your version of the story ● Was emotionally unavailable And while those behaviors may be deeply painful, they’re not inherently narcissistic . What’s happening across social media , particularly in “therapy speak” culture , is that narcissism is

Anxious attachment doesn’t come from being “too sensitive” or “needy.” It comes from early experiences that taught you love is conditional , attention is inconsistent, and closeness is something you must earn by hyper-attuning to others. As an adult, this often shows up in relationships as: Overthinking every interaction Fear of abandonment Anxiety when someone pulls away Overgiving, overexplaining, and emotionally overfunctioning Difficulty feeling secure, even when things