Masters of Manipulation: How to Spot Narcissists, and How to Deal with Them
Excellent article, if a little brutal. Yes, Orson is annoying. Yes, she should let Orson go another crowd.
I would add a thought or two to this excellent article. Narcissism is different from selfishness. I have met people who are selfish, but who are not narcissistic. Selfishness comes from a solid emotional core; these people know who they are and who you are. They see things as they are.
Narcissistics have a twisted view of reality: Narcissists pine after their reflection, just as in the myth. It is a mental disease; the narcissist’s perspective is warped. They do not know who they are, and consequently, look at the image, how they imagine others seem them.
If narcissists can develop an understanding of their true self, they can change. There is no need for the image when they have the reality.
In any case, good advice.
