“A proud heart may suffer from an inferiority complex or low self-esteem, even though these problems may seem incompatible with a heart ruled by pride. However, the insecure-yet-proud don't feel inferior due to moral failures or spiritual inadequacies, but rather because they don't measure up to the things they crave or believe are essential for their well-being.” PrideEgoNarcissismNarcissistAbusersDysfunctional Relationships Book:The Emotionally Destructive Relationship: Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It Source: The Emotionally Destructive Relationship: Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It
“Contrary to what destructive people will say, the most loving thing we can do for them is hold them accountable for their actions. This indeed may cost us sacrifice and suffering. We do this not only for our benefit but with the hope that as we draw a line in the sand and say "no more" they will wake up to their own sinfulness and repent.” LoveBoundariesAccountabilityNarcissismEmotional IntelligenceNarcissistsDysfunctional Relationships Book:The Emotionally Destructive Relationship: Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It Source: The Emotionally Destructive Relationship: Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It