The Narcissist's False Superiority Complex

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Many narcissists have a superiority complex. They tend to think they’re better than everyone else and feel entitled to special treatment, which comes from deep down insecurities and fears. Their inflated self-image can show up as arrogance, a lack of empathy, and putting others down, making it tough for them to have healthy relationships. Though they seem to have a high opinion of themselves, it's often a cover for their own struggles.

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[fayegregg]

"Insatiable appetites can never be quenched". Ego maniacs they are!

[LesPaul-MorePaul]

They are arrogant to the point of stupidity. It’s weak and pathetic.

[lindatallon]

They always give off "creepy" blooded....dead eyes....not a drop of humanity....

[JulesB]

They think they're invincible. In their eyes, their false self is blameless. It's really sad that they are so cut off from their inner child and have such low self-esteem that they feel the need to create a false self to cope.

[naturelover]

Learn to love yourself and keep yourself silent and sacred

[Brenda-tr]

They're 100% right. Once you really get to know them, you don't want to give them the time of day.

[akeishaharris]

I hope I NEVER EVER come across another narcissist..

[moscowcowboy_]

My evil narc step dad became an expert in biology once I got a degree in cellular and molecular biology. I used to joke around with my mom, I would say the sky is blue (an obvious fact) and he would say no it isn't, immediately almost like a reflex or like defending himself. It was amazing to me how much he learned the more I studied. Now as a retired high school math teacher he volunteers and his title is "NW Regional Flotilla Commander of the Coast Guard Auxilliary", no joke. Basically he shows Boy Scouts how to put on their life jackets. He stole everything that I was into as a kid when I left home. I got an Eagle Scout in BSA and he took over the troop, I got out as soon as possible to get away from him. He spent the rest of his life in Scouts, almost like blocking me from ever doing it and trying to overshadow the fact that while I earned my Eagle Scout, he never did. When I was at home as a kid downhill skiing was made fun of and I was not supported in doing it. My step dad complained he had a bad back and could never ski. The minute I left home they were skiing and getting season passes, calling me from the chairlift.

[utahboxergirl]

Don't argue, just Block and Run....Fast❤

[rebeccaconn]

So accurate…. I dated a narcissist last fall for 3 months. In the beginning I was amazed at how I’d found the best man ever … by the end of the 3rd month … he started showing his dark side. At the time I didn’t know what narcissism was … I just knew he was very emotional unhealthy. After we broke up … I basically called out his behavior and said I was not going to tolerate being treated badly … he immediately blamed me and discarded me!!!
Later I’ve now realized he was narcissistic … it fits his behavior exactly.
I pray for him … but I’ve cut all contact and hope not to run into him in the future. (We live in a very small town).

[MrBrunoUSA]

i must admit that i was narcissistic when i was in my early twenties. but grinding poverty pounded that out of me! i am much better without my narcissistic traits.

[vixter]

Mine has to be center of attention ALWAYS !!
No accountability! No apologies EVER!!
Needed validation constantly!
Always bragging about what he had, what he owned, dressed good etc
I was his trophy woman!
Know it all too!! So annoying!
Omg rules ! He could do what he wanted but as soon as it’s done to them they throw a tantrum!

[Sparrow-ur]

You have described my mother and I'm her only child. She lives with me as she is elderly in her mid 90s. What are my options? I feel condemned for life!

[MGTOWPsyche]

Narcissists think they are a god. They have turned their back to god and seek to take god's throne

[dcanes]

This may sound trivial to some… but to have a rship with someone like this, can take a normal person to the brink of their sanity. For me his abuse was so extreme, it has changed me as a person forever. I will never view the world the same again and can’t ever have a rship again… EVER!
I watch these vids to understand what I lived thru…. And Tim really is good.

[Boyhowdy]

I know a narcissist who never says excuse me when he pushes past people. I saw him purposely knock signs and price tags off of the shelves at the market.

[PPsolved]

This describes my narc family member pretty accurately. Image management, deserving of constant admiration, never EVER wrong, and he's a world-class 'taker'.

[ginnymobley]

They are a legend in their own mind!🙄😂

[ThomasOchsenfarth]

It's so annoyning and insane. Everytime he tells the story the fish gets bigger and the people around him more stupid. Instead of the witnessed 1.5 cocktails he drank 11 cocktails. Instead of 40 browser tabs he had 2000 browser tabs open. Instead of recognizing he really irritated and annoyed two girls, he insisted they fought over him. The cognitive distortions are really like hallucinations. No change in the pattern in 15 years. It's a sysiphos task to bring im back to reality.