Can you ever show a narcissist that they are a narcissist?

Answer 1

You can't make a narcissist acknowledge their personality defect. They wouldn't believe you. They wouldn't care. The very aspects of their personality would make your efforts futile. It is extremely unlikely that you could make them change. The best thing you can do is to learn more about Narcissism.

First, you should read up on the disorder. There are dozens of good websites sponsored by well known hospitals and other respected institutions that sponsor web pages devoted to narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. If you have a good understanding of narcissism you will have the knowledge to deal with it more constructively.

Here are a few pointers:

• keep your distance- don't get too close and do not let them into your personal life
• be practical about the disorder- you won't change them so step back whenever their narcissistic behavior rises to the surface
• define some limits- by not responding to inappropriate behavior you reinforce it
• avoid conflict
• do not try to argue or reason with them- your winning or convincing is counter to their world view- they will not allow it
• gain more understanding to enable you to work as constructively as possible
• give practical support when and if they ask for it

Answer 2

Generally, that won't work due to the very nature of the personality disorder. Narcissists are not open to criticism, even constructive criticism.

Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder are typically unwilling or unable to acknowledge their disorder. Although some may recognize the difficulty they have in their relationships with other people, they blame others for those problems. They are typically unable to modify their behavior. They have a conviction that they can do no wrong.

One of the striking hallmarks of NPD is the utter lack of self awareness. They often have a defective ability to interprete other people's speech and actions which leads them to think they are liked and respected and the world agrees with their inflated sense of self. Many do not recognize that they have a problem at all. If they do suspect they have a problem they are more likely to step up their self defenses, reject outside intervention and avoid introspection at any cost and so they are doomed to repeat their failures and mistakes.

Answer 3

IGNORE THEM !

Tell them they're ugly.