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Conversational Narcissism: Signs, Examples, and How to Deal

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Fahim chughtai
2 min readJul 8, 2023
Conversational Narcissism: Signs, Examples, and How to Deal
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Let’s talk about Conversational Narcissism! 🗣️ It’s important to understand the signs, examples, and effective ways to deal with this common communication issue.

Conversational Narcissism refers to a self-centered conversational style where a person constantly redirects the conversation back to themselves.

Signs of Conversational Narcissism

Here are some key signs to watch out for:

1️⃣ Sign of Conversational Narcissism: Constant Interruptions 🚫 Ever had a conversation where you couldn’t finish a sentence without being interrupted? 🙄 This is a classic sign of conversational narcissism. They often disregard what others have to say and divert the focus back to themselves. It can leave you feeling unheard and unimportant.

2️⃣ Sign of Conversational Narcissism: One-Upmanship 📈 You share a story or experience, and the person responds with something similar, but always bigger or better. It’s like a competition where they need to be the winner. It diminishes the value of your contribution and turns the conversation into a self-promotion opportunity. 🏆

3️⃣ Sign of Conversational Narcissism: Lack of Genuine Interest 🤷‍♀️ Conversational narcissists…

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Fahim chughtai
Fahim chughtai

Written by Fahim chughtai

I survived narcissistic abuse and transformed my pain into power. Now I help others escape toxic relationships and build the life they deserve.

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