When Confidence Feels Like Love 🪞

There’s something strangely magnetic about people who love themselves out loud. Maybe it’s the confidence, the charisma, the way they enter a room like they own it. I used to confuse that with strength. I used to think “Wow, I want to be like that.” And maybe I still do, in some ways. But when admiration turns into infatuation, and infatuation turns into emotional chasing, it’s time to ask what’s really going on. Sometimes, loving someone who loves themselves too much feels like being in a relationship with their mirror. You’re not really seen. You’re just another audience member clapping while they perform. It’s hard to admit when someone is selfish beneath their charm. It’s harder when they make you feel like you’re the problem for needing more. But the truth is, love should be mutual and not a stage where one person shines and the other is just lighting. I’m learning that it’s okay to be drawn to confident people, but I also need someone who’s curious about me too. Someone whose love includes space for my voice, my needs, and my heart. #ToxicButTempting #SelfLoveorNot

• Narcissism
• Charm
• Attraction