Lack of empathy is one of the
most striking features of people with narcissistic personality disorder. It's a
hallmark of the disorder in the same way that fear of abandonment is in
borderline personality disorder.
"Narcissists do not consider
the pain they inflict on others; nor do they give any credence to others'
perceptions," says Dr. Les Carter in the book Enough of You, Let's Talk
About Me (p. 9). "They simply do not care about thoughts and feelings that
conflict with their own." Do not expect them to listen, validate,
understand, or support you.
Never let a narcissist determine
your self-worth. Narcissists lack empathy and the ability to
validate others, so don't trust them with sensitive information or sharing
important achievements because they won’t treat it with the respect it deserves.
Pity the Narcissist. Arrogance doesn't inspire
sympathy or compassion. But at the end of the day, when you think about it,
pity may be the only emotion evoked by someone who is so desperately in need of
constant compliments, attention and validation.
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