Key points

Specific traits must be present for someone to be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.

The term "narcissist" is now frequently overused; not all jerks are narcissists.

If you love someone with these traits, it's vital to learn to avoid destructive emotional interactions.

Narcissism.

That word gets thrown around a good deal these days to describe someone who’s self-absorbed, grandiose, or abrasive. These may be annoying personality traits, but standing alone, they don't reflect narcissism.

So, what is a true narcissist?

A narcissist displays a terribly inflated ego or sense of importance and seems to believe the world should revolve around him; he can be impatient, critical, and lacking in empathy. He blames you for problems despite your repeated attempts to

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