" Nevertheless, narcissists cannot see that their partner is giving them the love that they desire, while their partner cannot see that the narcissist is incapable of giving the love they, too, desire. They’re both stuck playing out a drama from their childhoods. See “The Dance of Intimacy. "

― Darlene Lancer , Dealing with a Narcissist: 8 Steps to Raise Self-Esteem and Set Boundaries with Difficult People