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Analysing a family member

  • 20-02-2017 9:27pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    Don't know if this is allowed but here goes: I have a family member who displays some bizarre traits. He is not well educated nor bright yet seems to have a high opinion of himself. Likes to posture as if he knows all. Seems quite conceited, judgmental and begrudging of others achievements.

    I initially thought it was some form of narcissism yet he doesn't boast about himself or his successes. However he likes to opine on others and their lives when he has little knowledge of their circumstances. An air of superiority and smugness if you will that is unfounded.

    I find it so extreme that it could not pass as "normal". I feel sure there is some informaton out there that would help me understand and handle this person better.


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  • #2
    dar100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,735 ✭✭✭dar100


    define normal?

    We're all just trying to make our way through this world in the best way we know how, relative to our coping strategies of course.

    we cant provide such information on this forum


  • #3
    Labarbapostiza
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 963 ✭✭✭Labarbapostiza


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Don't know if this is allowed but here goes: I have a family member who displays some bizarre traits. He is not well educated nor bright yet seems to have a high opinion of himself. Likes to posture as if he knows all. Seems quite conceited, judgmental and begrudging of others achievements.

    From your description, I have to say there's nothing bizarre about this person, and they're pretty much a very common stereotype you find in Ireland. More prevalent in small towns, where young people run away at the first chance.
    I initially thought it was some form of narcissism

    Because narcissism is currently popular in the press, and everyone is getting the pop diagnosis.
    yet he doesn't boast about himself or his successes. However he likes to opine on others and their lives when he has little knowledge of their circumstances. An air of superiority and smugness if you will that is unfounded.

    Because these stories make them feel better about themselves.
    I find it so extreme that it could not pass as "normal". I feel sure there is some informaton out there that would help me understand and handle this person better.

    The likely fact is you do understand them. If they're bullying you, there are resources on line.


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