NEUTRALIZING NARCISSISM

Navigating Narcissistic Behavior: Understanding and Managing Narcissistic Tendencies in Others

From grandiose displays to covert manipulation, identifying and protecting yourself from the negative effects of narcissistic individuals.

Mark Randall Havens
2 min readJan 9, 2023

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A closer look at narcissistic tendencies, including how they can impact relationships and how to recognize and manage them. Photo by James Kemp on Unsplash

Have you ever encountered someone who seemed to have an exaggerated sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, or a lack of empathy for others? These behaviors may be indicative of narcissistic tendencies, which are behaviors, attitudes, and characteristics that are associated with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) or narcissistic traits. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into the definition and consequences of narcissistic tendencies, and provide tips on how to recognize and manage them.

Narcissistic tendencies refer to behaviors, attitudes, and characteristics that are associated with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) or narcissistic traits. These may include an exaggerated sense of self-importance, a need for admiration and attention, a lack of empathy for others, grandiosity, entitlement, and a tendency to manipulate others for personal gain.

Individuals with narcissistic tendencies may be prone to exploiting others for…

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Mark Randall Havens
Mark Randall Havens

Written by Mark Randall Havens

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