https://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder#Symptoms-of-Narcissistic-Personality-Disorder Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a long-standing pattern of grandiosity (either in fantasy or actual behavior), an overwhelming need for admiration, and usually a complete lack of empathy toward others. People with this disorder often believe they are of primary importance in everybody’s life — and to anyone they meet....