How to Make the Narcissist in Your Life a Little Nicer
A new study finds that deliberately considering the perspectives of others can help conceited people feel empathy.
by Olga Khazan
Jun 03, 2014
2 minutes
Love is great, but it’s actually empathy that makes the world go ‘round. Understanding other peoples’ viewpoints is so essential to human functioning that psychologists sometimes refer to empathy as “social glue, binding people together and creating harmonious relationships.”
Narcissists tend to lack this ability. Think of the charismatic co-worker who refuses to cover for a colleague who’s been in a car accident. Or the affable
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