{"id":3587,"date":"2020-11-27T11:09:18","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T10:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/?p=3587"},"modified":"2022-08-15T14:12:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T13:12:30","slug":"sons-narcissistic-mother","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/sons-narcissistic-mother\/","title":{"rendered":"How Are Sons of Narcissistic Mothers Affected in Life?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to a boy\u2019s personality, most of us think \u201clike father, like son\u201d. But as the primary caregiver in the household, a growing boy picks up quite a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moms.com\/10-traits-boys-get-from-mom-and-10-they-get-from-dad\/\">few traits from his mother<\/a> too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In their formative years, boys learn some of their earliest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyeducation.com\/life\/mother-son-relationships\/what-sons-learn-their-mothers%23:~:text=Boys%2520learn%2520their%2520earliest%2520lessons,boys%2520stronger%252C%2520emotionally%2520and%2520psychologically.\">lessons about life, love, and trust<\/a> from their mothers, and having a narcissistic mother can be particularly devastating.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sons of narcissistic mothers<\/strong> are more likely to have lower self-esteem, trouble forming meaningful relationships, and difficulty regulating their emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these sons are not necessarily doomed to a life of narcissism for themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are treatments available and effective coping strategies for dealing with a narcissistic parent that can help these sons to lead a more well-adjusted life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wplogout-table-of-contents\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wplogout-toc-heading\"><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wplogout-toc-contents\"><li><a href=\"#Why-Do-Narcissists-Want-Children?\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Why narcissists have Children<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How-Do-Narcissistic-Mothers-Affect-Their-Sons?\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How Narcissists Affect their Sons<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Will-the-Son-become-a-Narcissist?\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Will the Son become a Narcissist?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sons-of-Narcissistic-Mothers-and-Marriage\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Sons and Marriage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Are-You-a-Son-of-a-Narcissistic-Mother?\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Signs Narcissistic Mother<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Narcissistic-Mothers-and-Their-Sons:-How-to-Cope?\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How to Deal with it?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final-Thoughts\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"Why-Would-a-Narcissist-Even-Have-Children?\">Why Would a Narcissist Even Have Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every narcissist is different, but one trait that almost all have in common is treating people as a means to an end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, that end is filling some sort of hole in the narcissist\u2019s self-image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcissists have difficulty regulating their feelings and self-confidence and rely on an unending <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/narcissistic-supply\/\">supply<\/a> of adulation and attention from external sources.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Reading Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a aria-label=\"How do narcissists Treat their children? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/do-narcissists-love-their-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How do narcissists Treat their children?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/why-do-narcissists-have-a-golden-child-and-scapegoat-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Golden Child and Scapegoat Child Relationship (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Golden Child and Scapegoat Child Relationship<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Given their selfish nature, it\u2019s somewhat surprising that a narcissistic mother may choose to have children at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Childrearing is a huge commitment and requires thousands of hours of selfless effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some narcissistic parents have children for the sole purpose of gaining access to an unending well of supply. Children are a built-in source of supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sons naturally look up to their mothers and imbue them with positive characteristics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They feel unconditional love for the woman who birthed and cared for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, this unconditional love doesn\u2019t go both ways for a narcissist. For a narcissistic mother, love is transactional and only given when it is to her benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reading Suggestion:<\/strong> Do you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/do-i-have-a-narcissistic-mother-21-signs-of-a-narcissistic-mother\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Narcissistic Mother?<\/a> See if Your Narcissistic Mother has some of these 21 signs. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sons-of-narcissistic-mother.jpg\" alt=\"sons of narcissistic mothers\" class=\"wp-image-3633\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sons-of-narcissistic-mother.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sons-of-narcissistic-mother-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sons-of-narcissistic-mother-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sons-of-narcissistic-mother-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sons-of-narcissistic-mother-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-Do-Narcissistic-Mothers-Affect-Their-Sons?\">How Do Narcissistic Mothers Affect Their Sons?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The parenting style of narcissistic mothers can be acutely damaging; sons experiencing years of <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/the-narcissist-and-emotional-abuse\/\">emotional abuse<\/a> are less likely to find a loving partner, maintain a healthy relationship with that partner, or be able to empathize with their own children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Damage is inflicted through many forms, but all are directed towards the same goal, providing the narcissistic mother with more supply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some of the most common ways narcissistic mothers manipulate their sons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting Up Unrealistic Expectations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcissistic mothers see themselves as the best at everything: the most beautiful, the most talented, the most intelligent, and most importantly, the best mom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She has a very high opinion of herself, which bleeds over into expectations for her son.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sons of narcissistic mothers are expected to receive excellent grades, be the captain of their sports team, and be a part of the highest social circles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything less reflects poorly on the mother and challenges her inflated self-image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She\u2019ll blame her for his lackluster performance whenever the son fails, but when he succeeds, she\u2019ll take all the credit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Playing Sibling Off Each Other<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcissists like to make comparisons, usually favorable ones between themselves and those they see as less than them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcissists also like to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/sibling-dynamics-behaviors-narcissistic-families-2019-7\">compare their children<\/a> and play them off of each other to maintain a position of power. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcissistic mothers are adept at pushing their children&#8217;s right buttons to sow discontent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a son is doing well in school, the mother will point out how popular their siblings are and vice versa. Anything that will foment jealousy between the children is fair game.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><strong>Reading Suggestion:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/narcissistic-family-dynamics\/\" target=\"_blank\">Narcissistic Family Dynamics<\/a>. How does the Narcissistic family structure work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Love Through Guilt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcissistic mothers are fantastic actors when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/pro.psychcentral.com\/exhausted-woman\/2016\/05\/11-ways-narcissists-use-shame-to-control\/\">playing the victim<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sons will be reminded of what they owe the mother and the responsibilities he has to the family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes this will be financial, if the mother has fallen on hard times, or emotional, in which the mother guilts the son into showering her with praise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, the narcissistic mother takes advantage of the son\u2019s natural desire to make his mother happy, no matter how unreasonable she is being.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cutting the Son Down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when everything is going swell for the son, a narcissistic mother will find a way to break his self-confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If he just got a new job promotion, she\u2019ll note how the extra responsibilities will cause him to neglect his family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If he\u2019s spending more time with his kids, she\u2019ll comment on how he\u2019ll never move up in his career. Every conversation will be a battle over how he\u2019s not doing enough or is making the wrong choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Completely Ignoring the Son<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all narcissists are manipulative. Some are downright neglectful. For a narcissist, other people and their desires hinder getting the things they want, so they ignore everyone else, including their children, until they go away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sons of neglectful narcissists will always be striving for the attention they were denied as children, which can be a path to narcissism.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"Will-the-Son-become-a-Narcissist?\">Will the Son become a Narcissist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer: maybe. Sons of narcissistic mothers are always trying to please them, which is an impossible task. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This constant striving has the potential to make the son a narcissist. When the mother is inevitably disappointed, the son will try harder and harder to receive the same level of praise and affection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Reading Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a aria-label=\"Do narcissists Raise Narcissists? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/sons-and-daughters-of-narcissistic-parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Do narcissists Raise Narcissists?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/do-i-have-a-narcissistic-mother-21-signs-of-a-narcissistic-mother\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"21 Characteristics of a Narcissistic Mother (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">21 Characteristics of a Narcissistic Mother<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, the son starts looking for alternative sources of validation: friends, teachers, or other family members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each is a stand-in for the mother but they help to build the son\u2019s ego, which is inflated to compensate for the mother\u2019s resentment and disappointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to see how this cycle creates a narcissist in the son, who is likely to continue the pattern of behavior with his own sons and daughters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The narcissistic cycle isn\u2019t inevitable, though. The insecure son could just as easily become depressed and be unconcerned with how anyone else feels about him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/head-games\/201606\/how-narcissists-got-way\">Narcissism involves both genetics and environmental factors<\/a> and it\u2019s difficult to say what effect a narcissistic parent will have on their child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is certain, though, is that the son will grow up insecure and less able to form healthy relationships in their adult life.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"Sons-of-Narcissistic-Mothers-and-Marriage\">Sons of Narcissistic Mothers and Marriage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a narcissistic mother can be toxic to a boy\u2019s emotional development, and this is particularly acute in how he deals with women as an adult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These sons will never have experienced genuine love that is not transactional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ll also find it much harder to open up and establish emotional intimacy. Their relationships will be shallow and based on fulfilling an emotional hole that was left by the mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcissistic mothers are also more likely to sabotage their son\u2019s relationships out of jealousy and fear of losing their supply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the dating phase of a relationship, narcissistic mothers will point out the flaws in their son\u2019s potential partner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The son doesn\u2019t want to be caught in between a disapproving mother and his new partner, so he\u2019ll end the relationship and suffer through a string of short-term and insubstantial flings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is to say nothing of the problems of dealing with a narcissistic mother-in-law. Narcissistic in-laws will attempt to isolate their children to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/signs-of-narcissistic-toxic-parents-in-law-2019-9\">gain power over their son or daughter-in-law<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the child will recognize the harm being inflicted but often remain oblivious or feel too powerless to confront the parent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The situation gets even more complex if grandchildren are involved and the narcissistic mother can use them to shame her son and his partner.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"Are-You-a-Son-of-a-Narcissistic-Mother?\">Are You a Son of a Narcissistic Mother?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This question might seem ridiculous for anyone that\u2019s never had a narcissistic family member. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course you would know if you had a narcissistic mother! That isn\u2019t always true though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children of narcissistic parents grow up under a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/kathycaprino\/2016\/07\/09\/how-being-raised-by-a-narcissist-damages-your-life-and-self-esteem\/\">warped reality<\/a>, and since we only get one set of parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not that simple to know what\u2019s normal and what\u2019s not. These are some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/family-kids\/10-signs-your-mother-is-a-narcissist-71b1d9c6cf1f%23:~:text=A%2520narcissistic%2520mother%2520will%2520be,perhaps%2520in%2520front%2520of%2520others.\">biggest red flags<\/a> that your mother is a narcissist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">She\u2019s an Emotional Rollercoaster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One minute you\u2019re the greatest son in the world and the next you can\u2019t do anything right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A narcissistic mother\u2019s feelings towards you depend on whether she\u2019s receiving the admiration, praise, and reverence from you that she desperately needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re in her good graces as long as you provide supply, but you don\u2019t serve a purpose once you stop supplying or actively challenge her.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">She\u2019s Always Manipulating You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you feel like every word she says is designed to coerce you into acting or feeling a certain way? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents are supposed to unconditionally love their children, which is why it is so emotionally jarring to be treated as a means to an end by your own mother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These manipulations often take the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/what-is-gaslighting-in-narcissism\/\">gaslighting<\/a>, where the mother presents a version of reality that strays far from the truth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">She\u2019s Destroys Your Self Esteem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mother is supposed to be your biggest fan and cheerleader, but she&#8217;s your biggest critic for sons of narcissistic mothers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcissistic mothers often shame their victims to raise their own self esteem. Everything is a competition for her, and she can only bring herself up by cutting the son down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">She Loves to Show Off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcissistic mothers have an innate need to show everyone how special and successful there are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes this takes the form of grandiose displays of wealth, other times it\u2019s an obsession with physical appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially apparent on social media where the technology encourages users to advertise their prosperity to get more likes, which can be particularly embarrassing for her children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Feel a Complete Lack of Empathy From Her&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcissists are incapable of understanding that other people have hopes, desires, and feelings that are separate from their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, this is problematic for children-rearing as kids need to feel like they\u2019re loved and understood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sons of narcissistic mothers develop defense mechanisms to protect their emotions, which often takes the form of lashing out. Others become withdrawn, bottling their emotions and walling themselves off from human connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"Narcissistic-Mothers-and-Their-Sons:-How-to-Cope?\">Narcissistic Mothers and Their Sons: How to Cope?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Narcissists are usually unwilling to change their ways unless they see it as advantageous for themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re the son of a narcissistic mother, the most important thing you can do for yourself is to recognize that you are not the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you can work to identify some of your narcissistic mother\u2019s behaviors and how they have affected you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understand Narcissism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning about narcissism and how it manifests in your mother will help you gain insight into your childhood and adult relationship with her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding how her need for supply caused her to manipulate or lash out at you can boost your feelings of self-worth while also facilitating smoother interactions with her in the present.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Reading Suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a aria-label=\"What Are the Best Ways to Deal with your Narcissistic mother? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/how-to-deal-with-a-narcissistic-mother\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">What Are the Best Ways to Deal with your Narcissistic mother?<\/a><\/li><li>How do you <a href=\"https:\/\/thenarcissisticlife.com\/traits-of-a-narcissistic-mother-in-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Recognize a Narcissistic Mother in Law? (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Recognize a Narcissistic Mother in Law?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feel Your Feelings and Then Let Go<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking back to instances of abuse is sure to lead to some angry feelings, and there\u2019s nothing wrong with that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, an ancient Buddhist proverb says \u201cholding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.\u201d Long-term anger doesn\u2019t hurt your narcissistic mother, but it\u2019ll certainly eat away at you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Look Back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t change the past, narcissistic mothers inflict some serious wounds, but the best you can do is heal from them and move on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try to forgive her for some things, realizing that she has damaged herself, but don\u2019t feel obligated to. 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