Eugene Watson VIII
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- Jun 22, 2012
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- sp/sx
Edit; replace Narcissism with Narcissistic Personality Disorder where it is appropriate
So I was curious about enneagram 3 and narcissism. Enneagram 3s are not necessarily narcissistic, but in their lower levels
narcissism is of course a problem. But how would you be able to tell the differences between the two if said e3 person usually stays on the average levels above? Do narcissists necessarily have something to be narcissistic about?
Where is the line drawn?
So I was curious about enneagram 3 and narcissism. Enneagram 3s are not necessarily narcissistic, but in their lower levels
Level 5: Become image-conscious, highly concerned with how they are perceived. Begin to package themselves according to the expectations of others and what they need to do to be successful. Pragmatic and efficient, but also premeditated, losing touch with their own feelings beneath a smooth facade. Problems with intimacy, credibility, and "phoniness" emerge.
Level 6: Want to impress others with their superiority: constantly promoting themselves, making themselves sound better than they really are. Narcissistic, with grandiose, inflated notions about themselves and their talents. Exhibitionistic and seductive, as if saying "Look at me!" Arrogance and contempt for others is a defense against feeling jealous of others and their success.
narcissism is of course a problem. But how would you be able to tell the differences between the two if said e3 person usually stays on the average levels above? Do narcissists necessarily have something to be narcissistic about?
Where is the line drawn?