surrounded by narcissists

How to Stop People with Big Egos from Ruining Your Life

Author's name: Thomas Erikson

Narcissism works much the same way; a narcissist's behavior comes at the expense of others, just as an SUV invasion primarily came at the expense of other drivers. Narcissists can maintain their sense of pride by criticizing someone who has humiliated them in some way. Likewise, they can maintain their sense of personal awesomeness by taking credit for their peers' accomplishments. They can cultivate the image of a brilliant manipulator by being introduced to countless potential partners who never know about the existence of other people in their lives. Narcissists can continue to feel amazing and special while making everyone around them suffer. Some people claim that there's a limit to the number of self-absorbed narcissists we can collectively handle, and that's an interesting thought: how many narcissists can society tolerate? Assuming the phenomenon truly becomes more common