When a Narcissist Sees You Cry : 16 Reactions to Expect and Protect Yourself from Manipulation.
A narcissist is a person who has low self-esteem, seeks attention and validation from others, has a lack of empathy or cannot put oneself in another’s shoes, and thinks he is better and more important than everyone else.
This happens not because he loves himself; on the contrary, he hates his self-image and constantly fears being ignored and forgotten.
If you lack empathy, have low self-esteem, or sometimes love to praise yourself, it doesn’t make you a narcissist.
Generally, most of us have some amount of narcissistic traits. Perhaps, some degree of narcissism is healthy for living a good life.
A narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can only be diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional.