Common Lies That Narcissists Tell

The definition of a narcissist, according to psychologist Stephen Johnson, is “someone who has buried his true self-expression in response to early injuries and replaced it with a highly developed, compensatory false self.” A narcissist will often lie and exaggerate in order to get what they want. Here are a few common lies and exaggerations that you could expect to hear from a narcissist.

“I’m so great – Just ask me!”

“I’m better than you!” or “I’m better than them!”

“I promise!”

“Don’t worry!”

“It’s not my fault!” or “It’s your fault!”

“I’m here for you!” or “I love you!”

“You disappoint me!”

“I’m sorry.” or “I’ll change.”

 

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Lucy Nguyen

Lucy Nguyen, LMFT
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Lucy Nguyen is the Executive Director at Paradigm Treatment, overseeing all clinical treatment programs across the organization's southwestern region. Her extensive experience includes working with young adults in private practice, serving as a therapist for children and teens with emotional and behavioral needs, and acting as a behavior interventionist for teens with developmental disorders. Lucy integrates cognitive-behavioral approaches with mindfulness and compassion in her work, and she is also EMDR-trained. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine.

The definition of a narcissist, according to psychologist Stephen Johnson, is "someone who has buried his true self-expression in response to early injuries and replaced it with a highly developed, compensatory false self." A narcissist will often lie and exaggerate in order to get what they want. Here are a few common lies and exaggerations that you could expect to hear from a narcissist.

"I'm so great - Just ask me!"

"I'm better than you!" or "I'm better than them!"

"I promise!"

"Don't worry!"

"It's not my fault!" or "It's your fault!"

"I'm here for you!" or "I love you!"

"You disappoint me!"

"I'm sorry." or "I'll change."

 

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