Narcissism Glossary

the belief that specialness grants exemption

๐Ÿ’Ž The grandiose belief that one is so special and singular that only the elite โ€” high-status people and institutions โ€” could possibly understand them.

This doesn't mean individuality or pride, and this one trait cannot establish NPD.

Often seen in situations like these

Promises and rules, they insist, were never meant to apply to them.

When this happens, try this

๐Ÿ’ก Weigh not the claims of specialness, but whether the same rules and responsibilities apply to them too.

Type explanatory concept ยท Topic Narcissism-adjacent terms ยท Term Belief in Being Special or Unique ยท Also known as Belief in Being Special or Unique

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