Why do narcissists lie so much? (Pathological Lies and Lack of Empathy - What's the Connection for Narcissists?) Pathological liars feel entitled to lie. They feel like they know what's best for everyone, and they believe others should accept THEIR version of reality. They consider other people inferior, and they lack empathy (the ability to relate to others' emotions and experiences). But how do these traits come about? Why do narcissists lack empathy? And why are narcissists pathological liars?
Whether or not they have been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder may be irrelevant - the lies of narcissists are outrageous and unacceptable, to say the least. When the narcissist lies, there are no holds barred!
A recent study finds that pathological liars are lower in cognitive empathy than the average person - which isn't terribly surprising considering other research finds that empathy has a genetic basis, and narcissists also tend to be higher in psychoticism (ie, more impulsive). Less well-understood is how pathological lying might relate to other traits or qualities - one possibility is that the narcissistic person finds it so easy to lie without feeling conflicted - the extreme lack of remorse. The lies narcissists tell can cause your whole life to change and not in good ways.
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