Narcissists are so blindly in love with themselves they don't see their faults and are easily manipulated by flattery and the humoring of the vices they don't think they have. They also avoid any kind of distress, have a low tolerance for pain and generally fear punishment and consequences.
Sociopaths' love deficiencies apply to themselves as well; they're aware of all their faults, and certainly are proud of their brilliant parasitism and Machiavellian ways, but that's about where they stop thinking they're the best. They know they're not visually stunning, vastly talented, god-like beings. They're just clever, detached and observant. Also, a real easy giveaway you're dealing with a sociopath is an oddly indifferent response to physical injury and a tendency to seduce or seek love more than sex and attention (A narcissist would more likely seek sex and attention).
The Defining characteristic of the narcissist is grandiosity. The narcissist is more likely to be attention seeking, envious and to desire admiration.The defining characteristic of the sociopath/psychopath is callousness. The sociopath/psychopath is more likely to engage in illegal activity, to be aggressive, impulsive and deceitful.
There are technical differences, but it is largely a matter of degree. Neither is likely to ever be a decent partner.
Research believes yes and they are still looking for it.
yes they can, in my experience the child's narcissism is a result of being raised by a narcissist ,
Sociopath.
Being narcissistic and egocentric is the same.
Narcissism is a psychological disorder. S is a letter.
The simplest answer is YES. He has ISSUES
Someone who is obsessed with themselves is commonly referred to as narcissistic or self-absorbed.
I think they'd say it's not the best thing in the world, those can be tough people to live with.
Sociopath seems to be someone who has ill intentions and is purposely hurtful while someone with explosive rage may just have problems dealing with anger and bottles it up until it turns to rage.
There is no such things as an ex-narcissist.