Why do narcissists have such fragile egos?

https://lemmy.world/post/35133653

Why do narcissists have such fragile egos? - Lemmy.World

Lemmy

Cause they only focus on themselves? If that gets attacked, it’s an attack on their only asset. When your focus lies on a spectrum of interests other than yourself, you keep an overview and your overall self worth. I dunno.

Hmmm… That gives me an idea.

I know someone who might be a narcissist. Maybe I could exploit this vulnerability to expose him. You know, just to test my suspicions. Could just say something that mildly challenges his ego and see how he responds. If he menages to keep his cool like a normal person, then my hypothesis was wrong and I don’t have to be so suspicious of him any more.

What are you hoping to achieve? If you don’t like this person and they make you feel tense, unworthy, and like you’re walking on eggshells, you don’t need to “prove” they’re a narcissist. Even if they’re just an asshole, the solution is the same. Stop talking to them and leave.
There’s this guy who talks way too much about himself and how he is right about something and how other people don’t get it and so on. I was just wondering if I should start avoiding him like the plague.