Narcissism: A Brief Guide to Loving Yourself (A Little Too Much)

Narcissism, also known as the “Kim Kardashian Syndrome,” is a personality disorder characterized by excessive self-love, a craving for attention, and a deep-seated belief in one’s own superiority. It’s like having an inflated ego that rivals the size of the Goodyear blimp.

The word “narcissism” comes from the Greek myth of Narcissus, a handsome young man who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. In other words, Narcissus was the original Instagram model.

There’s a fine line between healthy self-esteem and full-blown narcissism, and often it can be hard to tell the difference. However, a good rule of thumb is that if you find yourself constantly checking your reflection, talking about yourself in the third person, and expecting everyone to worship at your feet, you might be a narcissist.

People with narcissistic tendencies are often described as vain, shallow, and self-absorbed. They love to talk about themselves, and will often interrupt others mid-conversation to steer the topic back to themselves. If a narcissist were a TV show, they’d be the “Kardashians Take Over the World.”

One of the most challenging things about dealing with a narcissist is that it can feel like you’re talking to a brick wall. They’re often convinced that they’re right, and won’t listen to any evidence to the contrary. In fact, if you try to tell them they’re wrong, they might even get defensive or angry.

But here’s the thing: as much as we make fun of narcissists, there’s a little bit of narcissism in all of us. After all, who hasn’t spent a little too long taking selfies or daydreaming about being a millionaire? So while we may not be full-blown narcissists, we can all benefit from taking a step back and examining our own self-absorbed tendencies.

In summary, while narcissism can be annoying and frustrating to deal with, it’s important to remember that we all love ourselves a little too much sometimes. So the next time you catch yourself checking your reflection or bragging about your accomplishments, just take a deep breath and remember: we’re all in this together.