how could you tell, since npd is an actual condition, so of course they’ll act differently, but it’s used so often to describe a regular, typical asshole.

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    Sam Vikins… “Malignant self love” explains everything. Or check out his yt.

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    I am not a narcissist. I don’t think I’m better or more important than anyone else. I don’t think I’m the center of the universe.

    I am however, an asshole. Knowing you are not the best or smartest, doesn’t mean you can’t be arrogant and insufferable.

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    Narcissism, like all personality disorders, is a trauma response and also not indicative of someone’s moral character as you can get help and learn not to act on your worst inclinations.

    Asshole is a behavior.

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    The asshole is an asshole on purpose.
    The narcissist couldn’t stop acting like an asshole even if they tried.

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    anyone performing actions that hurt others where its not really about themselves. being mean for no particular reason or reward, especially to themselves.

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      this lady who was my friend for a while is mean a lot because she has anger issues and is just a generally miserable, rude person. she is also autistic (i believe) like me, and gets overstimulated and is rude to everyone when they start talking all at once.

      however, she is also especially cruel when she wants some sort of goal, and acts superior to everyone else. you’re a useless loser no matter how hard you try, and you are disgusting to be around. how dare you stand less than 10 yards from her?! you’re lucky to even be in her presence.

      also, she is “always better than you” and cannot admit being wrong or take accountability.

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    A formal diagnosis. I know narcissistic is thrown around quite a bit but I prefer to use the term self-centered when not talking about NPD as I have a relative with NPD as one of many comorbid disorders.