Narcissism

The Narcissism category explores one of the most talked-about, and most misunderstood, personality patterns in modern psychology. The term traces back to the Greek myth of Narcissus, whose obsession with his own reflection became a metaphor for extreme self-absorption.

Psychology later adopted the concept to describe individuals who display persistent patterns of grandiosity, manipulation, and limited empathy, traits often associated with conditions such as Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Internet conversations tend to label half the population as narcissists after a bad date or awkward argument, so a little clarity goes a long way.