1. Narcissists love to talk about their lives.
Narcissists love to talk about their life story the entire time. I bet you have met someone who always acts as a narrator of their life story, and I know some of you are just trying to be friendly and patient enough not to interrupt them. One of the clues to spotting narcissists in conversations is that they tend to highlight their lives.
Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Ramani Durvasula once said, “Narcissists love to tell their stories and make themselves the center of attention. They are often the hero or the victim in their tales.”
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Narcissists also tend to interrupt and talk over others, not caring about what anyone else has to say. It feels like they’re holding an invisible remote control and muting you and others. It’s hard to get a word in; no matter the topic, they find a way to bring it back to themselves. They’re always fishing for compliments and looking for validation.
“You fooler. Did I do good?” “You did great.”
You’ll also hear them talk about grand plans or fantasies of success, power, or brilliance that seem pretty unrealistic. These exaggerated stories and their constant need for praise can be a big giveaway that you’re dealing with a narcissist.
Let me teach you something: don’t be afraid to speak out when caught up in this situation. Everyone has freedom of speech. You can say, “I’d like to finish what I was saying,” or “Let’s hear what others think.” If the narcissist keeps taking over the conversation, you might want to spend less time with them. Ask yourself, “What benefit do I get from listening to their self-centered storytelling? Are they worth my time, attention, and energy?”
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