10 Narcissist Symptoms
6. Treatment of People as Objects
A narcissist treats people as commodities to be consumed. He uses them for entertainment, service, companionship, or flattery, but does not recognize their full personhood. Most of his relationships are shallow and are based on maintaining his opinion of himself. He has little interest in the needs or feelings of others and will end relationships when they no longer serve his purposes.
A narcissist also regards people as tools to help him get what he wants. This behavior goes beyond social networking or making connections, and rather entails using people to his own advantage. Relationships with others can be antagonistic if he sees them as obstacles to something he wants.
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