what kind of person other than a narcissist, in need of having their ego propped up (because of an addiction to adoration, external validation, narcissistic supply), would desire, enjoy such a dynamic?

what kind of person other than a covert narcissist in need of having some connection with someone above their station would desire, enjoy such a dynamic?

for those interested/invested in those dynamics (plating/beta-orbiting) explain to me how anyone involved in those dynamics is psychologically healthy?

people only have so much social energy so why, other than a sick need to adore (look up to) or be adored (be looked up to) would a person invest in unequal friendship/relationship situations vs. equal/reciprocal friendship/relationship situations?