Matthew Bennett • Psychological Consultant on Instagram: "A narcissistic person needs to be liked, to secure connection, and to receive validation of their importance. That is why with each new person they assemble a different version of themselves, mirroring values, communication style, and even dreams. For them this is a form of adaptation. Inside there is no stable sense of self. Instead there is inner emptiness and a strong dependence on external feedback. To avoid facing that emptiness they