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Which question makes you
cringe?
How can you stand listening to
people’s problems all day? Frankly, I
consider it an honor that people trust
me with their deepest feelings and
struggles. And it takes tremendous
courage to seek help.
Do you spend all your time
analysing people or can you
switch off easily?
How do people react when you
tell them what you do?
Since my wife is in the field to,
generally they asked me if we sit
around analyzing each other all the
time. The next question I'm usually
asked is are you analyzing me right
now. Usually I say it “never even
crossed my mind until you asked me
that question!” Which has the benefit
of being true.
I know I asked you questions on
this before but, what, in your
opinion is the most
misunderstood, the biggest myth
in the understanding of
narcissism?
When people think of the words
narcissism or narcissist they tend to
think of loud vain, preening, boastful
braggarts. But that’s a caricature;
many narcissists or extremely quiet.
I’m analysing you now you asked that
;-) . Actually, I find it easy to switch to
relaxed listening mode, but we’re all
psychologists in a way—everyone’s
constantly thinking about why others
might say or do what they do, even if
its just a quiet question in the back of
their minds. In that sense, I probably
devote as much energy to analyzing in
social settings as anyone else. Maybe
less, because I like to turn that part of
my mind off.
Here is a question for Mrs
Malkin: What’s it like to be
married to an expert on
narcissism?
“It’s the best experience ever and he’s
the best husband on the
planet—maybe ever.”
Sorry, I can’t resist but I have to ask.
Do you like talking about yourself????
Sorry, did you say something? I was
just finishing an important thought.
Actually, I’m comfortable enough
sharing about myself with others, but
I’m mindful of talking too long. That’s
generally a sign I’m worried about
something.
Dr Craig Malkin