When Love Is Conditional
From Lessons from My Narcissistic Father by Clint Payne
January 11, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 26
About this episode
This episode discusses overcoming the effects of having a narcissistic parent and the skills needed to improve adult relationships.
In this episode you will learn the skills and tools that you need to overcome your childhood experiences of a narcissistic parent. When love is conditional we learn how to be codependent, anxious, fearful of abandonment, and we carry these maladaptive skills into adulthood. Here we will learn some useful skills to change our thinking, act differently in our current relationships and move out life forward. Please go to pattern.com/theserenitycenterinc to hear the full episode and subscribe!
Topics covered
- narcissism
- childhood experiences
- codependency
- mental health
- relationships
Keywords
- conditional love
- maladaptive skills
- anxiety
- fear of abandonment
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