People who think they’re the centre of the universe are often completely clueless when it comes to how they come off to the people around them.
These people aren’t just confident; they’re on another level of self-importance. Here’s a rundown of behaviours that scream “it’s all about me” — if you notice them, don’t expect to have the spotlight to yourself anytime soon.
1. They turn every conversation into a monologue about themselves.
Try to talk about your day, and somehow it becomes a story about their life. They’ve got an uncanny ability to relate everything back to themselves, like conversational boomerangs. It’s exhausting just trying to get a word in edgewise.
2. They expect instant responses to their messages.
Heaven forbid you don’t reply to their text within 30 seconds. They’ll blow up your phone like it’s a national emergency. In their mind, whatever they have to say is urgent and deserves immediate attention, no matter what you might be doing.
3. They can’t handle criticism, even when it’s constructive.
Suggest they might be wrong about something, and watch them go into full defence mode. It’s like you’ve insulted their entire existence. Constructive feedback? That’s just a personal attack in their book.
4. They name-drop like it’s an Olympic sport.
Every story involves a celebrity encounter or a connection to someone important. It’s like they’re playing Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with their entire life, desperately trying to prove how special they are by association.
5. They’re always the victim in their stories.
Nothing is ever their fault. Bad things just happen to them because the world is unfair, not because of their actions. They’ve got a PhD in blame-shifting and a black belt in avoiding responsibility.
6. They expect preferential treatment everywhere they go.
Waiting in line? Not for them. They genuinely believe rules are for other people. Whether it’s at a restaurant or in traffic, they always think they deserve special treatment. The audacity is almost impressive.
7. They can’t stand not being the centre of attention.
At parties, they’ll do whatever it takes to be in the spotlight. If someone else is getting attention, they’ll find a way to redirect it to themselves. It’s like they’re allergic to not being the main character in every situation.
8. They overreact to minor inconveniences.
A slight delay in their coffee order is treated like a national disaster. Their dramatic reactions to small setbacks would be comical if they weren’t so exhausting to deal with.
9. They constantly post selfies and look for validation online.
Their social media is a shrine to themselves. Every meal, every outfit change, every random thought deserves documentation. And heaven help their followers if they don’t get enough likes quickly enough.
10. They interrupt people without a second thought.
Why wait for someone to finish their sentence when you have something important to say? They cut into conversations like they’re wielding verbal machetes, completely oblivious to social cues.
11. They believe their opinions are facts.
Disagree with them, and they’ll look at you like you’ve just denied gravity. In their mind, their perspective is the only valid one. It’s not just confidence; it’s a complete inability to consider other viewpoints.
12. They make grand gestures, but only when people are watching.
Their kindness comes with a catch – it needs an audience. They’ll make a show of generosity, but only if it gets them recognition. It’s philanthropy with a side of “look at me!”
13. They can’t handle anyone else’s success.
When a friend shares good news, they either one-up them or find a way to diminish the achievement. It’s like they believe there’s a finite amount of success in the world, and someone else’s win is their loss.
14. They expect everyone else to accommodate their schedule.
Their time is precious, but yours? Not so much. They’ll cancel plans last minute without a thought but expect you to drop everything when they’re free.
15. They have an exaggerated sense of their own importance.
In their mind, they’re always the smartest person in the room, the most talented in their field, the most attractive person around. Dunning-Kruger effect? More like Dunning-Kruger on steroids.
16. They use relationships for personal gain.
Every interaction is a transaction. They cultivate friendships and romantic relationships based on what they can get out of them. It’s networking taken to a morally questionable extreme.
17. They can’t admit when they’re wrong.
Apologising or admitting a mistake? That’s for mere mortals. They’ll perform mental gymnastics worthy of an Olympic gold medal to avoid acknowledging they were wrong about something.
18. They believe the rules don’t apply to them.
Speed limits, return policies, social norms – these are all just suggestions in their book. They genuinely believe they’re exempt from the rules that govern everyone else, often with a sense of entitlement that’s truly breathtaking.
