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Phoenix61

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1. Early childhood.

Reply to Floyd R. Turbo (Original post)

Sat Feb 14, 2026, 12:45 PM

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He constantly needs outside affirmation to feel good about himself. He has no ability to judge whether his actions are good or bad on his own. It’s why he’s so easily controlled by flattery.

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