Egocentric, Egotistical or Narcissistic: What’s the Difference?

Everyone is a little egocentric. Experts say that being a little egocentric is healthy. Well-adjusted human beings learn to manage it when they become adults. Consequently, some people show more self-centeredness than others. You may have a friend who's more self-interested than most. How would you know if he or she…

Here Is Why Wealthy People Are More Likely to Be Narcissists, According to a New Study

It's not a secret that many wealthy people feel more entitled and even exhibit the traits of narcissism. A recent study has found the reason why. Right before our eyes, the world is changing around us. With each passing day, technology advances, and for some of us, so does our…

What You Post on Facebook Reveals Something Important about Your Personality

A new study reveals that what you post on Facebook and other social media can reveal personality traits such as self-esteem and narcissism. Posting on Facebook has become a seamless action performed by almost everyone on a daily basis. Even though we tend not to put a lot of thought…

What Are the Dark Triad Traits and How to Spot Them in Someone You Know

The term Dark Triad may seem like words out of a crime novel. However, they refer to personality traits that make people magnets for conflict and disagreement. These negative qualities are a concern because they destroy relationships and compromise overall well-being. The good news is that there are saving graces.…

3 Classic Novels That Perfectly Explain Why Modern Western Civilization Is Doomed

Some classic novels offer such extraordinary insight into the weaknesses of modern western civilization that they seem almost prophetic. 1. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde The picture of Dorian Gray is the first on my list of classic novels. True, it's not quite a sci-fi dystopia, but it offers…