Psychology says the most self-centered people in any room aren’t the ones who talk loudest — they’re the ones who respond to every story you tell with a story about themselves, so automatically and so consistently that they’ve long since stopped noticing they do it
When we think of self-centered people, we often imagine someone loud, dominating conversations, and constantly seeking attention. But psychology suggests something more subtle. The most self-centered individuals are not always the ones who talk the most—they’re the ones who quietly redirect every conversation back to themselves. You share a story, and they immediately respond with … Read more