Narcissists prefer to use this kind of people

When you think of ‘love addiction’, you probably quickly think of a sex addiction or someone who cheats a lot, constantly enters new relationships, and needs a lot of validation. But it actually has nothing to do with that. Someone with love addiction is actually attracted to people who are emotionally damaged, unable to enter a relationship, or even narcissists. There are men who suffer from love addiction, but it is always more women who fall into this pattern. The explanation for this goes back to prehistoric times: having a strong dominant man, really an alpha male, ensured that children also had a better chance in life.

This addiction is about trying to do everything to make the other person happy. It can even get so out of hand that your whole life starts to revolve around that person. You are dependent on the mood of the other, you are greatly influenced by their emotional state. Because you are constantly focused on someone else in the hope that they will feel better, you do not have to pay attention to unresolved issues that you carry with yourself. For example, it may be that you are simply very afraid of real love because you somehow think you do not deserve it.

Narcissists therefore love to use people with a love addiction. They are the perfect individuals to exploit for their own gain. They are showered with love, compliments, and attention, without having to give anything in return. It is important for your own health to take action if you recognize yourself in the description of a love addict. It not only leads to mental complaints, but due to all the stress (and possibly a lack of sleep, for example), it can even affect your physical health. So seek help from a psychologist, as it is not a problem you can quickly solve on your own.