Self-love can be the opposite of narcissism

Self-love can be the opposite of narcissism

Published 15.02.2024 | By Йосиф

Self-love can be the opposite of narcissism

Self-love seems like a manifestation of selfishness, but it can actually be the opposite of narcissism, Medical Express reported.

In 2023, researchers Eva Henschke and Peter Zedelmeier conducted a series of interviews with psychotherapists and other experts on the question of what constitutes self-love. They concluded that it has three main characteristics: self-care, self-acceptance, and self-attention.

Psychologist Li Mingxue, who has studied the concept in the context of Chinese culture, says: “Western philosophers say that self-love is a virtue.” “However, in the Christian tradition, self-love is considered a sin,” says philosopher Razvan Ioan, quoted by BTA.

Many psychologists believe that self-love is an important condition for developing self-compassion and avoiding conditions such as excessive self-criticism and eating disorders.

Self-compassion can often be a necessary condition for following the Socrates principle of “Know thyself,” says psychologist Jan Bransen. Self-compassion promotes comfort and critical self-evaluation, which helps one grow and leads to resilience. Self-love is the opposite of narcissistic self-absorption.
Bozhidara Naydenova

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