Narcissistic traits include: a grandiose sense of self-importance, excessive need for admiration, lack of empathy, a sense of entitlement, preoccupation with fantasies of success or power, exploiting others for personal gain, arrogant behavior, being highly critical of others, and difficulty handling criticism, often reacting with anger or defensiveness when not receiving the special treatment they believe they deserve.

Key points about narcissistic traits:

Self-centeredness:

Narcissists believe they are superior to others and often focus solely on their own needs and desires, disregarding the feelings of others.

Grandiosity:

They often exaggerate their achievements and abilities, believing they are unique and special.

Entitlement:

Narcissists expect special treatment and believe they are deserving of favorable outcomes without putting in the effort.

Lack of empathy:

They struggle to understand or care about the emotions and perspectives of others.

Manipulation:

Narcissists may use charm or manipulation to get what they want from others.

Arrogance:

They often display a haughty attitude and may look down on others.

Need for admiration:

Narcissists crave constant praise and validation from others.

Difficulty with criticism:

They may become defensive or angry when faced with criticism, often blaming others for their shortcomings.