There is a constant control battle going on and those in leadership positions are always needing to be right and in control. They need to have the power and be seen as the authority. This often comes off as bossy or dictatorial. There are also control games that are played in order to keep others off balance.
Also, those who are communal narcissists tend to use guilt as a way to control others. They will make you feel guilty for not being available or for not doing what they want you to do.
2 Lack of Empathy
Communal narcissists lack empathy and seem unable to understand or share the feelings of others. They may have a general concern for others, but it is usually superficial and not sincere. This can be difficult to see at first because they may fake empathy in order to get what they want from you. But over time, their true colors will start to show. It will become evident that they only care about themselves and their own needs.
3 Manipulation
Communal narcissists are master manipulators. They will use your own words and feelings against you in order to get what they want. They are also experts at gaslighting, which is a form of manipulation that makes you question your own reality. If you find yourself constantly second-guessing yourself around someone, it may be a sign that you are being manipulated.
4 Self-Importance
Everything revolves around them and their needs. They believe that they are more important than anyone else and that their needs should always come first. They will often interrupt conversations to make sure that the focus is always on them. And if you try to talk about something that they’re not interested in, they will quickly change the subject back to themselves.
5 Sense of Entitlement
Communal narcissists feel entitled to special treatment and always expect others to cater to their needs. They believe that they are owed something and that the world owes them. This sense of entitlement often leads to a sense of entitlement. Also, sometimes there may be a sense that they are above the law and that rules don’t apply to them.
6 Arrogance
Communal narcissists are arrogant and full of themselves. They think they know everything and that they’re always right. They have a superiority complex and will look down on those who don’t meet their standards. Also, they tend to be very critical of others and are quick to find fault.
7 Constant Need For Validation
Communal narcissists always need to be validated and approved of. They need constant reassurance that they are doing a good job or that they are valuable. This often leads to them being very dependent on others for their own self-worth. Without this validation, they can feel insecure and lost. Sometimes, they may even try to manipulate others into giving them this validation.
Communal Narcissists. "I couldn't be a narcissist; I'm helping everyone!"
Some traits:
1 Need of Control
There is a constant control battle going on and those in leadership positions are always needing to be right and in control. They need to have the power and be seen as the authority. This often comes off as bossy or dictatorial. There are also control games that are played in order to keep others off balance.
Also, those who are communal narcissists tend to use guilt as a way to control others. They will make you feel guilty for not being available or for not doing what they want you to do.
2 Lack of Empathy
3 Manipulation
4 Self-Importance
5 Sense of Entitlement
6 Arrogance
7 Constant Need For Validation