Tony Overbay, LMFT and host of the “Waking Up to Narcissism” podcast, talks about how narcissists and emotionally immature people struggle with these concepts, leading to a black-and-white worldview. They often oscillate between extreme admiration and dislike for the same person, resulting in emotional whiplash for those who are involved with them. This video delves into important concepts of narcissism and emotional immaturity, i.e., whole object relations and object constancy. The video also highlights the importance of setting boundaries in such relationships, distinguishing them from ultimatums, and recognizing the warning signs of a toxic relationship.
00:00 Introduction to Narcissism and Emotional Immaturity
00:05 Understanding Whole Object Relations
00:31 Exploring Object Constancy
00:43 Narcissists' Struggle with Whole Object Relations and Object Constancy
01:13 The Narcissistic Discard and Emotional Whiplash
02:22 Recognizing and Understanding Unhealthy Relationships
02:47 The Impact of Emotional Inconsistency in Relationships
03:35 Setting Boundaries vs. Ultimatums
04:06 The Path to Enlightenment and Self-Improvement
