4 ways to spot a self-centered person in 5 minutes or less, according to psychologists

Have you ever had to deal with a self-centered person in your work or your life? It’s an unpleasant experience most of us have had one time or another. It can be frustrating and exhausting when someone consistently expects you to prioritize their needs and concerns above your own.

Wouldn’t it be nice if there were early warning signs that could tell you when someone is hopelessly self-centered, so you could avoid dealing with them or at least be prepared for their unreasonable expectations? It turns out there are such signs, if you know how to spot them.

In a new piece for Parade, several psychologists listed 12 simple behaviors that indicate someone is severely self-centered, or possibly even a narcissist. It’s worth checking out all 12. Here are just four of them.

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