This is an article written by Darius Cikanavicius on  the PsychCentral site.   It's no secret that a core narcissistic trait is the lack of empathy and care for others. However, people with strong narcissistic tendencies and other dark personality traits (hereafter narcissists) do sometimes act in a caring manner, or try to appear this way. In this article, we will explore the common reasons behind this behaviour.   Adulation Regular people with healthy levels of empathy are generally helpful and thoughtful people. They genuinely care about and … [Read more...]