A narcissist often blames others for communicating poorly, yet the narcissist may actually be the one with the issue. A narcissist may over-communicate by endlessly lecturing and instructing others because they believe they are superior. They also tend to under-communicate. When uncomfortable, they immediately strike out angrily, or completely withdraw, instead of discussing what they are feeling.

Although a narcissist may act arrogantly, they are actually profoundly insecure. It’s a cover up. In a relationship, they may not be sturdy enough to tolerate being wrong, so instead of listening to your perspective and considering a different viewpoint, they repeatedly reiterate their own. Often their monologue has a “lecture” type of a feel, which can be irritating because it........

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