Number 5: They only care about themselves.
Narcissists only care about their feelings, goals, and needs. They have no interest in other people’s opinions, they don’t see the point of spending time with others unless it somehow benefits them. They view other people as objects and do whatever it takes to get what they want. And they don’t have genuine empathy for others, or the ability to put themselves in someone else’s shoes.
Narcissists are selfish, and they’re not exactly subtle about it. They don’t want to hear about your problems. They don’t want to hear how you feel, and they don’t want to hear how much time you spend on projects for your job or school. Narcissists are not interested in you as a person or your needs; they’re only interested in themselves, and your ability to make them feel important.
Number 6: They have an excessive need for admiration and attention.
They crave the spotlight and will do whatever it takes to be the center of attention. Narcissists still go out of their way to get noticed, whether by dressing like they’re in a music video or just working hard to be the center of attention at work.
They’re also constantly seeking praise, and compliments from others, even if it’s evident they don’t deserve them. Narcissists may appear confident, self-assured, and at ease with themselves. But underneath this veneer of self-confidence, lies, and fragile self-esteem, easily threatened by criticism or disagreement.
Number 7: They feel they deserve special treatment.
We all think we’re special, but narcissists take it to another level. They believe they are superior to everyone and deserve to be treated specially. They expect their needs to be put ahead of everyone else’s. Narcissists often ask for favors and expect you to do things for them without offering much in return. They want to be admired and don’t think anyone else is as unique as they are.
Narcissists also have a grand sense of entitlement, which means they think they should be able to get whatever they want without having to work for it. They expect other people to do things for them without asking because they think it’s their right.
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