Picture this—Empathy and Ego walk into a bar. Ego, with its puffed-up chest and dazzling self-importance, immediately orders the most expensive drink, loudly proclaiming, “This is the finest drink for the finest person!” Empathy, meanwhile, is quietly helping the bartender clean up a spill, all the while giving Ego a side-eye.
Empathy is like that kind friend who always asks, “How are you really doing?” Ego, on the other hand, is that self-absorbed friend who interrupts your life story to brag about their latest achievement. “I just won an award for being awesome!” Ego declares. “Again.”
Let’s dive into the fascinating world of narcissism where Ego reigns supreme. According to David Clark, narcissists are "spectacularly selfish individuals." They’ve got a Ph.D. in “me, myself, and I.” Your needs? Just static in their favorite symphony of self-admiration. David Clark notes, “It's always and forever about him,” making you wonder if they’ve ever heard of the concept of sharing.
A narcissist’s critique skills are unparalleled. They’ll find fault in your hair, your shoes, and even the way you breathe. As Clark wisely points out, “You're never good enough.” It’s like having a personal critic that you never asked for but can’t get rid of.
Empathy and narcissists are like oil and water. Empathy feels your pain, while Ego just admires its own reflection, probably flexing. Remember, it's not you—it's definitely them. So, wrap yourself in validation and avoid the Ego trap. Keep shining with Empathy, even if Ego is too busy basking in its own glow to notice.
Sources:
Clark, D. (2018). Understanding Narcissistic Abuse: A Guide for Survivors. Self-Published.
Durvasula, R. (2019). Don’t You Know Who I Am? How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility. Post Hill Press.
American Psychological Association. (2023). Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Retrieved from APA
Greenberg, E. (2020). Narcissistic Types: Understanding and Dealing with Them. Self-Published.
The author of this website, Mary Susan,
1. Has no credentials in psychology,
2. Is a narcissist who creates chaos in everyone's lives, and
3. Hilariously created this website as a (classic) narcissist projection.
Fuck you Mary Susan. You'll never change.