Editing Openai/6928904d-7a98-8000-978b-351dbc6a6a46 (section)

==== ⚠️ Why such exchanges can be tricky / misleading ====
* Because narcissism exists on a spectrum, distinguishing between healthy self-confidence/assertiveness and unhealthy narcissistic traits isn’t always straightforward. Wikipedia<ref>{{cite web|title=Wikipedia|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissism|publisher=en.wikipedia.org|access-date=2025-11-28}}</ref>
* People often throw around “narcissist” loosely — as a retort or insult — when they feel hurt, offended, or challenged. That dilutes the real meaning of the term and can stigmatize people unjustly. Psychology Today<ref>{{cite web|title=Psychology Today|url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202208/is-the-label-narcissist-being-overused|publisher=Psychology Today|access-date=2025-11-28}}</ref>
* Real narcissistic behavior tends to show consistent patterns: seeking admiration, lack of empathy, entitlement — not just occasional assertiveness or conviction. Encyclopedia Britannica<ref>{{cite web|title=Encyclopedia Britannica|url=https://www.britannica.com/science/narcissism|publisher=Encyclopedia Britannica|access-date=2025-11-28}}</ref>

Thus, the label might reflect more the accuser's discomfort or misunderstanding than an accurate assessment.