Here Are Clues to Spot A Narcissist
NARCISSIST – Here is a list of clues on how to identify the narcissists in your life.
Most of us have encountered a narcissist. They are our friends who want to revert the topic back to him/herself or our colleagues who couldn’t stop themselves from bragging about who’s the greatest or latest.
They are the ones who think he/she is smarter, hotter, and better than you at literally everything. Talking to them can be draining or annoying and it’s very important that we are able to identify narcissistic people.
Charming & Magnetic
Based on research published by Frontiers in Psychology, narcissists have the power to make an incredible first impression. They look very confident, warm, funny and competent. Most of them are popular. People are drawn to their strong charisma.
Zero Patience For Other People’s Problems
A social psychologist at the University of Cambridge, Sander van der Linden said narcissists care very little about other people’s problems. “Narcissists tend to have a diminished sense of empathy, meaning that it is difficult for them to attend and relate to the thoughts, feelings, and suffering of others,” he explained.
Take-charge Leader
According to Personnel Psychology, leadership roles are very natural for narcissistic people. They make very good leaders. However, their people may think of him as arrogant, exploitative, and tyrannical.
Master Manipulator
Linden said people who have a narcissistic behavior use exploitation and manipulations as modus operandi in their relationships. A narcissist is good to their lover, friends, and family if they’re providing him the things he needs.
Goes Through Friend Fast
They constantly find new friends who will adore and praise them. “Seeking admiration is like a drug for narcissists… in the long run, it becomes difficult because others won’t applaud them, so they always have to search for new acquaintances from whom they get the next fix,” said a professor at Munster University Mitja Back.
Can’t Handle Criticism
“Although some narcissists are more introverted, many narcissists react defensively and even aggressively, to personal criticism or failures,” said Dr. Linden. They react with a sudden outburst like crying, yelling, or other aggressive behaviors.
Won’t take No for An Answer
They tend to push for what they want and refuse other people’s negative responses because of their lack of empathy and feeling of entitlement.
They Would Tell You Straight Out
Some people consider having a narcissistic personality is a bad thing, but to narcissists, they actually take some pride in it.
“This will, of course, depend on the person and the situation, but in general, there’s a good chance that they might just tell you. Our research, as well as that of our colleagues, shows that people are surprisingly willing to self-identify as narcissists,” said Dr. Linden.
Very Insecure
“These individuals still think they’re special, entitled, and they want to be great, but they just can’t do it… as a result they’re vulnerable, their self-esteem fluctuates a lot, they tend to be self-conscious and not very proactive, but passive, shy, and introverted,” Iowa State University Professor Zlatan Krizan said.
Obsessed W/ Fashion
Based on the report, they are very particular in their appearance. They want to be known as the most desired person in the room.
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