How to Make a Narcissist
I talk about the character disordered so much and see so much of this disorder in those around us - especially in the political realm - these days I thought I'd repost writing goddess, the late Kathy Krajco's piece on 'how to make' a narcissist. While most narcissists are male, some can be female (I should know - I was raised by one). And no, I am not one. I do have problems but this isn't one of them. ~~~~~~ by Kathy Krajco The reddest red flag is perverted behavior. Leave out the sexual connotation: I use that word perverted because it means "thoroughly twisted" or "turned backwards." Any act can be perverted. Perverted behavior is the extreme opposite of what is called for. This is behavior that goes against nature, behavior that makes you want to pinch yourself. In other words, it's a surprise, a shock, the last thing you expected. Like maybe everyone in that classroom was sitting up straight with all eyes riveted upon Teacher and you cou...