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Old Apr 03, 2011, 02:15 PM
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No, a narcissist wouldn't be wanting to be a selfless person or attracted to those who are striving to be....wanting to be a give and not a taker, this is the opposite of true narcissism, which would be more completely centered about self and making sure needs are met and not minding taking, taking, taking, believing oneself to be worthy of it all!
There is some selfishness in almost everyone, but some selfishness does not a narcissist make. Nor does recognizing you have needs worthy of being met or asking for them to be met. Selfishness/selflessness seem to be exist in a sort of mix in most people anyway.....a sort of a balance, a give and take both.
I have worried about being a narcissist too.....because I seem so good at living inside my own head and not being able to come out of it and truly see where I should be giving more. But I feel like I should give more (and know I should!) Hence guilt for being more selfish than I am selfless.....
Actually I was told I had narcissistic tendencies in my borderline......I have to admit I can see it, though I have striven against it, it is there.
But you, Suratji, are no narcissist. I can see that!
Thanks for this!
Suratji