The word “narcissist” is often used casually today. Clinically, narcissism refers to an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and difficulty empathizing with others. But in everyday life, mild narcissistic traits appear in small, subtle ways.
For example, when someone counts the squares and confidently declares, “There are 8,” they might feel certain they’re correct. If another person says, “Actually, there are 12,” the immediate reaction may not be curiosity — it may be defensiveness.
“I looked carefully.”
“You must be wrong.”
“I know what I saw.”
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