Are Narcissists ignorant?

Narcissists are often gullible, naive, and stunningly ignorant of anything outside their narrow circle of interests. (They’re often stunningly ignorant of things inside their circle of interests since clearly they have already mastered the topic and don’t need to study more or keep up on new developments.) . . .

Can a narcissist make you insane?

If you have ever been in a relationship with a narcissist, you might find that sometimes you feel like you are going crazy. Your narcissist partner might even tell you that you are crazy and this further confirms your belief that you are, in fact, going crazy.

Are narcissist good at reading people?

People who score high on the type of narcissism called exploitativeness—”exploiters”—say they find it easy to manipulate people and can make others do what they want. The results showed that exploiters were as good at reading others’ emotions (a form of emotional intelligence) as people scoring high in empathy.

How does a narcissist tolerate ignoring?

How does a narcissist tolerate ignoring i.e. treating them like they were invisible? Theoretically, a true narcissist can’t tolerate being ignored….by anyone. Usually, they will act out or do anything to focus on that person’s attention back to themselves. A classic narcissist needs attention and praise… but not by everyone per se.

How does a narcissist react when you abandon them?

An overt (or grandiose) narcissist is likely to get angry and seek vengeance or retribution. A covert (or vulnerable) narcissist will react to perceived abandonment by seeking reassurance.

Why is the ego of a narcissist so large?

The ego of a narcissist seems large, but it’s only because he is overcompensating. As a matter of fact, the ego of a narcissist is very fragile. He will feel humiliated, so he’ll lash out to protect himself.

What do Narcissists think about autonomy?

But with that strong need for control, others’ autonomy can be anathema to narcissists. They like the idea of having their autonomy, but they can be quite begrudging when you indicate the desire to choose how you will be.