Narcissism and Sex Addiction
Sean J. Oliver
PSYC 351
FINAL PROJECT
March 4, 2012
This evening was unlike any of the numerous others that I’ve spent with Drew. If I were to list what to expect after a call from Drew, the list would be identical no matter the scenario. I received todays curse-laden phone call somewhere around 6 o’clock in the morning; Drew’s normal gym time. After hearing how he almost didn’t make it to the gym this morning after last evenings’ events that are far too inappropriate to discuss in further detail, I was invited to an upscale event that his company would be hosting later on tonight. Reluctantly, I agree to meet him at his large, overpriced, over-stylized, over-the-top residence so we could carpool to the event in his newly leased BMW (he never keeps a car for more than a year). I usually opt to take ration the amount of time I spend with Drew in doses, however, I agree for two main reason; the way Drew interacts with human beings is astonishingly efficient and I am certain (in no professional opinion) that my friend is a raging narcissist. It is better I explain the events of this one outing (which is one outing out of hundreds I’ve been a part of) than to list the arbitrary behaviors my friend exhibits. In doing so I hope to also explore whether or not there is a greater underlying factor that can be identified to explain Drew’s behavior or is it purely choice driven. Narcissistic Personality Disorder is characterized by a long-standing pattern of grandiosity (either in fantasy or actual behavior), an overwhelming need for admiration, and usually a complete lack of empathy toward others. People with this disorder often believe they are of primary importance in everybody's life or to anyone they meet. While this pattern of behavior may be appropriate for a king in 16th Century England, it is generally considered inappropriate for most ordinary people today.
“People with narcissistic personality disorder often display snobbish, disdainful, or patronizing
PSYC 351
FINAL PROJECT
March 4, 2012
This evening was unlike any of the numerous others that I’ve spent with Drew. If I were to list what to expect after a call from Drew, the list would be identical no matter the scenario. I received todays curse-laden phone call somewhere around 6 o’clock in the morning; Drew’s normal gym time. After hearing how he almost didn’t make it to the gym this morning after last evenings’ events that are far too inappropriate to discuss in further detail, I was invited to an upscale event that his company would be hosting later on tonight. Reluctantly, I agree to meet him at his large, overpriced, over-stylized, over-the-top residence so we could carpool to the event in his newly leased BMW (he never keeps a car for more than a year). I usually opt to take ration the amount of time I spend with Drew in doses, however, I agree for two main reason; the way Drew interacts with human beings is astonishingly efficient and I am certain (in no professional opinion) that my friend is a raging narcissist. It is better I explain the events of this one outing (which is one outing out of hundreds I’ve been a part of) than to list the arbitrary behaviors my friend exhibits. In doing so I hope to also explore whether or not there is a greater underlying factor that can be identified to explain Drew’s behavior or is it purely choice driven. Narcissistic Personality Disorder is characterized by a long-standing pattern of grandiosity (either in fantasy or actual behavior), an overwhelming need for admiration, and usually a complete lack of empathy toward others. People with this disorder often believe they are of primary importance in everybody's life or to anyone they meet. While this pattern of behavior may be appropriate for a king in 16th Century England, it is generally considered inappropriate for most ordinary people today.
“People with narcissistic personality disorder often display snobbish, disdainful, or patronizing