Five Signs You Are A Narcissist

There are certain patterns of behaviour we exhibit as human beings that negatively affect other people and our relationship with them. This is why it is important to always ask ourselves these questions. Am I a narcissist? Is there a way my behaviour negatively affects others?

If yes, then it is important to understand why we behave like that and what we could do to avoid it. Understand one thing though, it is great to have a strong sense of self and be selfish at times but once it begins to undermine others, then there’s a problem.

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Anyone can be a narcissist and it can completely affect your relationship with others. It can also find expression in a variety of ways. For instance, you may like attention all the time, or not like to accept blames. You may even be fiercely competitive to the point of obliterating everyone in your path.

It is also worth noting that it does not necessarily mean that you have a narcissistic personality disorder. But in any case, you identify that you have predominantly these traits or you know someone who does have these traits, ensure that you meet or refer them to a therapist. That said, here are five signs that you are a narcissist

You are an attention seeker: TBN believes that wanting to be the centre of attention is not necessarily a bad thing. However when you start having an exaggerated sense of self, lying unnecessarily about situations and achievements to feel good. It means that you are trying to sell a better version of yourself to be liked.

You have a superiority complex: Another sure sign that one is a narcissist is that he or she believes that they are physically and mentally superior. For instance, you are a mum and you see another mum struggling with their kid. Then the next thing is teaching the woman how to handle her kids suggesting you know better.

Nothing is your fault: You don’t hold yourself accountable for any mistakes. Whatever happens between you and people is never your fault. You don’t apologize, you always blame others in every situation and you are not empathetic towards others. You are always right and never make mistakes.

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You use people: one hallmark way to identify a narcissist is a people user. Always with people for what you can get out of them and becoming scarce when it is time to be there for them. It is simply taking advantage of people and being manipulative without recourse to how your actions affect people.

You don’t forgive easily: When you do something, others forgive you without plotting how to revenge. But not you! You may intentionally cause harm to people even if you claim you forgave them. You may insult, belittle, or intimidate other people when possible.