I've read a lot about it, I've taken three variations of quizzes and I always score ridiculously high (50/50 on the one linked above) I have OCD / depression and the issues that come with that are all very self centered. I don't do things to impress other people, I do things to impress myself, but because those things are so meticulously planned before getting executed, they often have the effect of impressing other people. As a result, a lot of good fortune just seems to fall in my lap without asking for it.

I can and do sympathize with other people when they fall on hard times. I do care about people. But I have a huge problem with people searching for sympathy. Outwardly I might be helpful and caring, but on the inside I am bothered or angry that I have to deal with them (This is just one example. In general, people irritate me when they try to lead me somewhere - either physically or mentally. I find it very insulting)

If trouble ensues - I am never the one who gets in trouble. Since I am percieved as an introvert and kind and compassionate and honest, I don't ever get suspected of anything, even if I played a hand in that action. I often find that my accomplices will take the punishment without a mention of my role in the matter. I don't even have to threaten them. They just willfully spare me.

On another note, for whatever reason, I get along extremely well with overt narcissists. I don't know if they have NPD, but they definitely have a lot of traits. They're fun people to be around. I don't have a problem sympathizing with them even when provoked because typically they are able to build a reasonable case as to why I should sympathize. I have no problem offering tidings that will inflate their ego. I feel like I work well with them. I think this has to do with the fact that I don't want to be number 1 in most roles. I am not a threat to their position But I absolutely have to be number 2 - and as a bonus, getting on their good side and helping them attain the leadership role insures my desired position.

My husband is extremely narcissistic - I have never loved and hated a person so much.