Young women who perceive their mothers as having highly self-centered traits are more likely to struggle with maintaining their own emotional stability. These results suggest that a parent’s inability to show empathy might negatively impact how a daughter learns to process feelings in early adulthood. The research was published in Frontiers in Psychology. Narcissism involves a grand sense of self-importance combined with a constant need for admiration. People with highly narcissistic personalities tend to prioritize their own personal desires over the feelings of others. They frequently lack the ability to empathize with the people around them. This creates a difficult environment within a family unit. A narcissistic parent might view children merely as extensions of themselves. They often struggle to offer genuine emotional support or validate a child’s independent thoughts and feelings. Children growing up in this type of environment frequently learn to suppress their own emotions to avoid harsh criticism. They might learn early on that maintaining outward appearances matters more than addressing genuine emotional pain. Emotional balance describes a person’s ability to navigate …