The Differences Between Narcissism and Egocentrism

  Narcissistic, selfish, self-centered… We often confuse these terms or use them arbitrarily, thinking that we’re talking about the same thing. However, there are clear differences between narcissism and egocentrism. As a matter of fact, narcissism can manifest itself as a personality disorder. Few terms are used so widely in our everyday language. We usually label people as egocentric when they prioritize their needs and desires before others. On the other hand, we label people who see and interpret things only from their own perspective without considering those of others as narcissistic. This arbitrariness we exhibit in the terminology we…