From selfies to Kanye, narcissism is having a moment in popular culture.
She asks, is America experiencing a “narcissism epidemic?”
A growing number of psychologists say no, according toPsychology Today.
These behaviors are entirely separate fromself-confidence.
A person with a healthy sense of self-esteem has the confidence to acknowledge and grow from mistakes.
Why narcissists see the world in this way is not entirely understood.
The specific root causes of narcissism are unknown, but genetics too may play a role (viaStatPearls).
Most research on NPD suggests that negative childhood experiences most likely contributed to these behaviors in adulthood.
Take Tahani from “The Good Place.”
These false beliefs make being in a relationship with a narcissist incredibly difficult and unsatisfying.
