Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them. People with this disorder may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others. Narcissism isn’t just a personality type that shows up in advice columns; it’s actually a set of traits classified and studied by psychologists.
Common Narcissist Characteristics
Now let’s take a look at five of the most common characteristics of a narcissist in order to create awareness.
1. Inflated Ego
Those who suffer from narcissism usually seem themselves as superior to others. Their sense of self relies on setting themselves apart from the crowd. They will take purposeful steps in order to make sure they remain on top. These types of people tend to strive to be the best, to be on a high, most accomplished and beyond competent in their field. It’s not unusual for them to be highly successful professionals. They also exhibit this tendency in their personal relationships. They need to be right, to have the last word and to always be in control. It’s also possible for narcissists to shift this need for superiority to something negative. If they are experiencing difficulties or feel emotionally wounded, their situation suddenly becomes the worst. No one else’s suffering compares.
2. Lack of Empathy
Empathy is the ability to see things from another’s point of view. A key characteristic of narcissism is the lack of this ability. Narcissists only see things from their view. Their feelings and comfort are of most importance. These people tend to think that others are only capable of feeling or seeing things in the exact same way as they do. It doesn’t occur to them that other perspectives may exist. They often lack remorse or guilt due to this trait.
3. Need for Attention
Remember that big ego of the narcissist? Well, it must constantly be fed by others. They look outside themselves for validation. These individuals will soak up praise and affirmation whenever possible. If they aren’t receiving the approval they seek, they will create scenarios in order to elicit it. It’s not unusual for a narcissistic individual to ask those around them countless questions in order to keep the attention focused on them or to create unnecessary drama for that purpose.
4. Repressed Insecurities (Am)
The person with narcissism often feels deep insecurity of some sort at their core. It’s these insecurities that are the cause for the attention seeking behavior and the inflated ego. Such insecurities can play out in a number of ways, most of which are rarely healthy. Their underlying fear, anxiety, and shame leads them to seek excessive control in all situations. They rarely display vulnerability and tend to see things in black or white terms. Something is either entirely good or it’s a complete failure.
5. Few Boundaries
Narcissists have a hard time respecting boundaries. The line between themselves and others is blurred. They see themselves as being entitled to everything. These folks will frequently use manipulative tactics such as demanding, pouting, gaslighting or tricking to obtain the means to their end. Narcissists find it incredibly insulting to be told no.
Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition that wreaks havoc on relationships. Those dealing with narcissism, both the narcissist and the people around them, tend to have lifes filled with much chaos.
Narcissism may be environmental. (Sv)
Many disorders are caused by a combination of nature and nurture. While some people may be more or less likely to become a narcissist, there are environmental factors that can tip this one way or the other (another). There are environmental factors that can greatly impact a child’s chance of developing narcissistic personality traits. These factors essentially revolve around a child’s needs not being met. For example, parents who are insensitive, overly demanding, non-contributing, etc.
Narcissism is more commonly found in men (Am)
Narcissism is a personality disorder that affects around 0.5% of the U.S. population. Within this, it is estimated that 75% of narcissistic people are men. We’ve all seen the guy who can control every conversation, makes more comments about himself than others, and goes all out to bring you down. But why is it more likely for men to show these signs and symptoms of narcissism?
Well, studies have shown that narcissism is a sign that something is severely wrong with someone’s self-image and self-worth. Someone is not simply struggling with a big ego, they are over compensating for something far more severe and intense. This points to a troubled relationship with the world and people around them. Dating back to the beginning of society, men have struggled with how they are raised and socialized. Many boys are told not to cry, to not share their feelings, and to not be vulnerable. Because of this, men struggle with disorders such as this one.
Can a Narcissist Love?
We talked about narcissism a lot, but I have a question (Sv)
Yes you can ask what you want (Am)
Can a Narcissist love? (Sv)
(AM) Narcissists can and do love, but their love tends to be superficial and fleeting. They can develop intense emotional attachments—even appearing to «fall in love»—and yet still maintain a complete lack of empathy for the object of their affection. Their relationships are often plagued by dramatic mood swings, tumultuous highs, and heartbreaking lows.
This means that their love often feels superficial and inauthentic because any meaningful connection or empathy doesn’t accompany it.
Did you get the answer to your question.
Yes, Amalya
Now can you say how to tell if a narcissist loves you?
Yes, of course
How to Tell If a Narcissist Loves You?
It is important to remember that while a narcissist may appear to love you initially, this feeling is often short-lived and conditional.
The best way to know if a narcissist loves you is by looking at their behavior over time rather than just relying on words or expressions of affection.
If a narcissist claims to love you, it is important to look beyond words and focus on how they are actually treating you. Do they take the time to listen to your feelings? Do they respect your boundaries and take responsibility for their actions? Do they make you feel valued and appreciated? If the answer to these questions is «yes,» then it is likely that the narcissist does care for you in some capacity.»
If they are consistently putting your needs first, even when it doesn’t directly benefit them, then it may be possible that they truly care for you.
Now let’s discuss What Does a Narcissist Think Love Is?
Yes, it’s a good idea (Am)
Narcissists often have a skewed idea of love and what it should look like. Ketan Parmar, notes, «To a narcissist, love is an external source of validation used to boost their self-esteem. They do not understand that real love involves reciprocity. Instead, they believe that love is something they can obtain from a person or object and use to feel better about themselves.»
Ultimately, narcissists view love as something that is owed to them and will usually act with a sense of entitlement in their relationships. Their love depends on their partner’s unconditional admiration, often leading to toxic and one-sided dynamics.
(Sv) Additionally, a narcissist’s idea of love is usually very superficial. They may be overly affectionate or quickly profess their undying love without having developed any meaningful connection with their partner. These kinds of declarations may feel exciting and special at first but soon become shallow and meaningless as the relationship progresses.
Conclusion
To put two and two together we came to the conclusion that narcissism is a common thing in our society but many people don’t even know they are narcissists. In this situation people start to think just about themselves but there are some things that can change everything and everybody in this life-for example love.
Svetlana Asatryan 
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