Know someone who considers themselves superior to others but snaps at the slightest criticism? Narcissism (also known as narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is characterised as a pattern of self-centered, haughty thinking and acting, a lack of empathy and respect for other people, and an obsessive need for admiration. Others often characterise someone with NPD as being arrogant, cunning, egotistical, patronising, and demanding. This personality pattern and behavior can surface in every aspect of the narcissist’s life—from job and friendships to family and romantic relationships. Because they lack empathy and place little value on relationships with others, narcissists frequently struggle to establish lasting connections. NPD can be difficult to treat because these types of personalities are very resistant to changing their behaviour, even if they are aware that it is causing issues. They tend to place blame elsewhere and take offence at even the smallest comments or disagreements as they view … Continue reading What is Narcissism