He may not. I think he is sensitive, but but to have people who see the truth and still support him has to feel good.
No one likes criticism but BC is proud to a fault and takes it too personally. That insecurity is a key vulnerability that characteropaths exploit. They praise their target in the beginning, give them their undivided attention and then start with the devaluation to bring them under control. I laughed when BC said “She (SH) is proud of me.” No she isn’t because she doesn’t care about you. Like a typical narc she is proud of the recognition etc. she is getting through you. Deny her that and see how well she responds…Burberry *cough*.