Why does Narcissistic personality disorder cause problems at work and relationship?

Question

How?

Answer 1

I have a friend now who has that, and I had a work colleague once who had it, and I can tell you from experience that it's aggravating. Everything is about that person, every conversation comes back to them. They might seem empathetic and caring, but it's hard to tell if they would do it except that others then view them as good people. And they need a lot of feedback and reinforcement all the time, so they take a lot of energy. Basically, they want to be worshipped but at the same time they're insecure so it's never really enough. And yet, they can be good and interesting people and get a lot done in life, so there are some positives, too.

BTW, therapy doesn't work on them because narcissists don't see themselves as having a problem.

Answer 2

Becuase Narcissistic people are concenred too much about themselves and overlook the needs / wants of others. They simply don't care enough about others to focus on managing a relationship and the difficulties that come along with any relationship. Compromise is more difficult with Narcissists because they simply have a one-sided point of view towards issues.

Answer 3

Because the person with this disorder is very high maintenance.They need constant attention,everything must be their way or they become very difficult.People who have this disorder want to be the person in control calling all the shots all the time.It is very hard for anyone to tolerate someone who behaves like a needy child.A person with this kind of disorder stiffles people,s freedoms and creativity.It is very emotionally,verbally,and physically draining to be around a person with this disorder.It is hard on everyone,s nerves including the person with the disorder.

Answer 4

People that are obsessed with themselves tend to not do well in social settings. No one likes to hear someone talk about themselves all the time.

Answer 5

Because most ppl are unsure of themselves. They really do not love themselves, they say they do, but really deep down they don't.