Severely self-centered people repeatedly prioritize their own needs and expect others to put those needs first. They frequently contact others only when they want something, offering little reciprocity or support. They often value appearances and staged obligations over sustained, genuine connection, attending events for show but not maintaining relationships otherwise. These behaviors appear both in face-to-face interactions and online through one-way requests and constant self-promotion. Recognizing these patterns provides early warning signs that can inform boundary-setting and decisions about how much engagement to allow.
In a new piece for Parade, several psychologists listed 12 simple behaviors that indicate someone is severely self-centered, or possibly even a narcissist. It's worth checking out all 12. Here are just four of them. 1. They only get in touch when they want something. There are some situations where this might be appropriate. If someone is a customer, for example, you might expect to only hear from them when they need to place an order or get help with a product.
But if a co-worker or friend only gets in touch when they want your help, watch out. There's a good chance you're dealing with a self-centered person. Sometimes this tendency also shows up in online groups or in social media. For example, you're part of an industry chat group where someone only posts when they're looking for a referral or an answer to a question, and they never provide those
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