Narcissists and empaths are two distinct personality types that often find themselves attracted to one another. Narcissists are characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. Some common traits of a narcissist include:
- Grandiosity
- Need for admiration and attention
- Sense of entitlement
- Exploitative behavior
- Arrogance and haughtiness
- Envy towards others or belief that others are envious of them
- Lack of empathy
Empaths, on the other hand, are highly sensitive individuals who have a unique ability to absorb and understand the emotions of others. Traits often associated with empaths include:
- High sensitivity to emotions, both their own and others’
- Strong intuition
- Deep sense of compassion and caring
- Easily overwhelmed in crowded or noisy environments
- Need for solitude and quiet to recharge
- Tendency to put others’ needs before…
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