13 Signs Of A Self-Absorbed Person

Being self- absorbed implies a profound occupation with self. A milder version of narcissism, self-absorption can instill a whole lot of delusional ideas about self in one’s psyche. 

Quite hard to deal with, self- absorbed people come in with a whole package of behavioral attributes and cry for attention. Enlisted below are a few evident traits of self- absorbed person:-

#1. Defense Mechanisms

Shielding their image is quite important for someone who is self- absorbed. The person will always maintain a defensive behavioral pattern. They cover up their flaws with every defense mechanism they have.

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#2. Over Confidence

Self-absorbed people like to think that they have a high level of confidence. They chuckle away every possibility of errors and failures and present themselves to be good at everything.

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#3. The Exaggerations

The most obvious trait of self- absorbed person is the exaggeration of even the minutest of contributions. It is a part of self- absorbed behavior to present their diminutive efforts with grandeur.

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#4. The Relationship Dominion

Someone who is self-absorbed is quite imposing even in relationships. They like to dominate their partner in every aspect. That often puts their relationship in jeopardy.

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#5. No Long Lasting Friendships

A long-lasting friendship is something that a self-absorbed person does not believe to have. There is always a selfish purpose behind the association.

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#6. Insecurity

Despite the high self-image and confidence, self-absorbed people are aware of their inefficiencies. This, in turn, leaves them with insecurities. A slight possibility of harm to their self- image may alarm the self- absorbed people.

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#7. Undermining Others

The skills that others have are always inconsequential for someone who is self-absorbed. They are so preoccupied with their image that they secretly undermine the abilities that others have. A gesture of appreciation is something that never occurs to self- absorbed person.

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#8. Low Level Of Empathy

Empathy comes in difficult for self- occupied personality! While a self- absorbed person can only empathize on rare occasions, a tendency to trivialize other people’s hardship is what puts the ego of self- centric at bay.

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#9. Lying

Lying is a common trait found in a self- absorbed persona. To protect themselves, self- occupied people develop a tendency to lie. They get away with their inefficiencies by manipulating people and facts.

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#10 Sharing Troubles

Sharing is too foreign a concept for self- absorbed person. They believe in finding the need to have control over everything that you own. They detest the idea of sharing a belonging with anyone.

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#11. You Love Talking About Yourself

What interests the self- absorbed people the most is a chat about them. Most of your conversations are about you only when you are self- absorbed. You simply feel neglected when the other person changes the subject.

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#12. You cannot work in a team

Self- occupied people find it arduous to work in a team. With an urge to appear important, they do not get along with their teammates well.

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#13. Holding The World Accountable

Blaming the world for their plight is a go-to for self- absorbed people. They find it highly convenient to hold the external factors liable for their misery. Considering their follies is never an option for self- occupied personalities.

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