Charismatic, Enthusiastic, Life of the Party

Often very generous to people who are not close to him or her; wants adoration in return

Charming, others like him/her a lot but family members secretly don't feel the same way or wish he/she was more like this person at home

Center of attention or strong presence in a room

Want family to reflect favorably on him/herself - demand unreasonable things from family members

Treats family members poorly by being demanding, rageful, critical. But will praise them publicly

Believe they can do things better than other people, even when they don't have the training or skills

Arrogant & haughty behaviors & attitudes

Manipulative and lacks empathy but can fake it

Idealizes others who are of higher status, beautiful or who appear to have perfect loving relationships

Jealous of other people frequently and believes others are envious of them

Looks down at people they see as beneath them.

Lacks boundaries, especially with family members - intrusive, controlling, always has to be right.

Does not really listen to your perspective, only wants you to listen to theirs

Wants automatic compliance and becomes angry when challenged or disagreed with

Exaggerates achievements and talents

Expects recognition as being superior without having accomplished enough to warrant high praise

Preoccupied with ideal love, family, status, unlimited success, power, brilliance, or beauty

Believes that they are special and only want to be around others who are of high status or who are "special" and unique.

Requires excessive adoration

Entitled

Family members will typically describe their family as "great" or "loving" when in reality everyone sacrifices their emotional needs for the narcissist parent or spouse/significant other