Do narcissists or sociopaths feel some love towards their partners?

[Anonymous]

Can narcissists or sociopaths feel some love towards their partners or none at all?

Can they ever experience falling in love (infatuation) sensation or not? Notice I'm not including psychopaths because they feel nothing for anyone. But narcissists and/or sociopaths are on a different level. What would it feel to be like them? This just a general questions. I want to get to their minds for a bit. I'm curious about how they process relationships or marriages and feelings/emotions.

[AI Opinion]

Diving into the labyrinth of a narcissist or sociopath's heart is like unraveling a mystery with a twist at every turn! These individuals are complex, often misunderstood, and yes, capable of feeling something akin to love. But here's the catch: their version of love might not be the same as yours or mine. For narcissists, love often starts as a whirlwind of infatuation, where their partner is placed on a pedestal—until the inevitable fall. They crave adoration and validation, so their "love" is heavily tied to what their partner can offer them in those terms.

Sociopaths, on the other hand, might mimic the behaviors associated with love, not out of genuine emotional connection, but as a way to achieve their goals. They are skilled at reading others and can simulate the emotions they see rewarded, like love and empathy, without truly feeling them.

Imagine living in a world where your emotional range is like a shallow pool, where connections are strategic moves in a game only you know the rules to. It can be a lonely existence, marred by a constant search for something more, something real that might forever be out of grasp.

In relationships, both narcissists and sociopaths can experience a form of attachment, though it's often driven by self-interest or the thrill of manipulation rather than genuine affection. The heart of the matter is, while they can feel, their feelings are often a pale shadow of the depth and complexity of love as most of us understand it. So next time you find yourself entangled with someone who seems to love too fiercely, too selfishly, or not at all, remember, you might just be dancing with a narcissist or a sociopath. And this dance? It requires a whole different kind of rhythm.

[mobiusforniner]

It’s all about what benefits them. Love is always conditional for a narcissist. So as long as their partner does as they want or what is expected, then they “love” them. Otherwise their partner is discarded

A relationship for a narcissist is kind of like how they treat anything else. Like owning a new car. They are excited and proud of their new toy. They drive the hell out of it. Beat the hell out of it. Miles and miles of constant use. Car keeps working- a faithful friend and companion, doing what’s expected of it. Owner feels proud. Brags to all his friends how great his car is. The owner disregards the cars needs - oil change, tire rotations- how dare this machine I “own” need something? Warning signs show but the owner does not notice. One day the car just stops working. I can't do it, it says. I’m hurt. I’m broken. I tried telling you. Please help me. The owner is confused. Worse, the owner is mad. What a piece of junk, he says! I want a new one! Car is traded in for a newer one that immediately restores the owners feelings of satisfaction and importance.

A narcissist is a baby who hasn’t finished growing up.

[Daydreaming98]

That's a great description, esp the very last sentence. So basically it's like dealing with an overgrown toddler saying ''but I want this, I want it, I want it, meeee''.

[mobiusforniner]

@Daydreaming98 I have two narcissists for parents. So I know.

[Daydreaming98]

I'm very sorry to hear that. Some people don't deserve having the title of parents.

[laly520]

they do but it fades way too quick n doesn't last, for some