So interesting!Yup, that's how sycophancy works. Lavishing her ladyship with gifts, food and many graces is his way of ensuring that he and his husband will always be welcome at court! SJ and Andrew are birds of the same feather. More than just the need to be always welcome at Lalande, Andrew's generosity reveals his own Narcissism. Psychiatrist Suzanne Degges-White wrote in Psychology Today: You don’t get expensive gifts from a narcissist because they think you are awesome; you get valuable gifts because they want you to continue to think that they are awesome. His generosity is a form of subtle control, making SJ think that her friendship with him is indispensable.
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Always something new to learn about narcissism.