Dealing with people with big egos is depressing and obnoxious. They treat the people around them like crap and seem to think they can do no wrong. They’re difficult to work with, be friends with, and date, but chances are, we all have at least one person like this in our lives that we can’t rid ourselves of, for whatever reason. If you’re unsure whether someone you know has an egotistical personality (or you think it might even be you), here are some signs to look out for.
1.They’re incredibly arrogant.
This is one of the most common egotistical personality traits and one that makes itself known the most. People with big egos really think their you-know-what doesn’t stink and they like to make it known by being haughty and full of themselves at every available opportunity.
2. They have an inflated sense of their own importance.
In other words, they’re borderline delusional at times. People with egotistical personalities believe that they’re the best to do everything and the smartest, most accomplished, strongest, etc. It doesn’t matter if they have no knowledge or experience in an area — they still believe they know better than actual pros.
3. They’ve always been a bit of a special snowflake.
If their parents raised them to believe they were the center of the universe, it’s no wonder they’ve ended up with an egotistical personality. They were taught that the world revolved around them and they continue to believe it into their adult years.
4. They prefer the finer things in life.
What does ego have to do with material things, you ask? Well, they think they deserve the very best. That means they’re drawn to things that are more expensive since in their eyes, money = quality. That’s not true, of course, but that’s not how they see it.
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6. They struggle to make deep connections with other people.
While they claim to have tons of friends, that’s unlikely to be true. As a matter of fact, they struggle to connect on a deep level with romantic partners and platonic friends alike. That’s because they’re so obsessed with themself that they never invest in the other person. Sad, really.
7. They have a serious sense of entitlement.
Someone with an egotistical personality will always think the world should be handed to them on a silver platter. While most people know they have to work for the things they want, that’s not the case for these people. Instead, they believe they’re automatically entitled to it and they get angry when they don’t receive it.
8. Their social circle is made up of people they feel better than.
Because people with big egos think they’re above everyone else, they surround themselves with people they look down on. This allows them to bolster their own inflated sense of self-importance. They see anyone on their level as competition, and they can’t have that.
9. They tend to talk over people rather than listen.
While most people recognize that a conversation involves two people, they don’t. People with egotistical personalities have a lot to say and they expect everyone else to shut up and listen. They dominate discussions rather than leaving room for others to join in. It’s incredibly frustrating to deal with.
10. They’re close-minded and extremely opinionated.
Their grandiose self-image makes them believe that their opinions are more valuable than anyone else’s. Because they think they’ve got it all right and everyone else is wrong, they’re not open to hearing different thoughts. Why would they bother when they already have all the answers?
11. They don’t take responsibility for their own actions.
Anything bad that happens is someone else’s fault, never theirs. They’re always the victim of their own and others’ misfortune rather than the makers. Their lack of accountability makes those with egotistical personalities feel above the law.
12. They’re sore losers.
When they don’t get their own way, they pout. That’s because they hate losing. When they do, they often accuse others of cheating or “beating” them by using underhanded methods. Never mind the fact that they use those same methods to win, much of the time!
13. They’re resentful or jealous of what others have that they don’t.
They like being the best and having the best. However, instead of being happy when others succeed as well, they covet what they have and feel envious and even resentful. Their response to this can be quite strong to the point that it’s scary.
14. They gravitate toward positions of power.
You might notice people with inflated egos holding positions of power. That’s often because they’re cut-throat in their methods of getting to the top. Plus, they find it hard to work under anyone else because they don’t think they should have to follow others’ rules.
15. They tend to be impulsive.
They make spontaneous decisions without much thought and consequences never come to mind. That’s likely because they don’t often face repercussions for their actions and expect others to clean up the messes they make.
16. They lack empathy.
They’re so concerned with themselves and their own life that they have no time or energy to put themselves in other people’s shoes. This can make those with egotistical personalities lack sympathy and empathy for people. However, they sure to expect it from others!
17. They take credit for other people’s success.
Of course they do. It doesn’t matter if you wrote a 9-page report at work. They turned up for the brainstorming meeting, so they did most of the heavy lifting, in their eyes. Giving other people credit is something egotistical people just never do. Yet another reason they’re the worst.
18. They love a bit of workplace gossip.
They see themselves as being above the fray. Therefore, gossip is light fodder to them. They love stirring up trouble but staying out of it themselves. In many ways, they see themself as orchestrators and everyone else as their puppets. They’re happy using gossip as a way of making themself feel more important while dividing others.
