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Melissa Schenker

Why a Narcissist Does What She Does

As seen in Huffington Post

We're familiar with the self-centered, self-inflating tendencies of narcissists but have you ever stopped to wonder why they do what they do? Sometimes we assume that it's due to "low self-esteem" but then it also seems that they feel superior to others -- which presents a contradiction. Getting a handle on why they do what they do can help your relationship with a narcissist make more sense.

Keep in mind that narcissists can be male or female -- what typifies a narcissist is their behaviors.

Here's a list of just a few of the more common "patterns" of narcissism, and a brief explanation of what's behind the behavior: Continue reading

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