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Robert · 26th Oct 2011, 11:33 AM

Sometimes I find myself extremely attractive - both in a physical and non-physical way. I have thought, for a long time, that it would be amazing and desirable if I could clone myself and have a relationship with myself that way.

And other times I feel like a useless ugly loser.

Am I, in this way, strange? Does anyone else ever feel this way (and, if so, how often)?

MommaFrog · 26th Oct 2011, 11:57 AM

I feel the same way sometimes, I mean who knows you better than you? There would be no arguments or anything! But it would get boring....

I usually feel ugly, fat, etc... so no worries

Pilgrim is hot · 26th Oct 2011, 12:07 PM

Personally I think everyone feels a lot of what you described at times, I mean confidence can be a very fragile thing as well and it's amazing the things that can affect self image.

needshelp · 26th Oct 2011, 12:32 PM

no, not at all.

SagaciousNJ · 26th Oct 2011, 01:02 PM

Yes you're a narcissist, but the good news is that most people are ...to some extent.

I thought I had a healthy sense of self-esteem, but I wouldn't be particularly interested in a clone of myself; I mean, I already know I'm great, now is the time to bring that message to the world!

So yeah you may be more narcissistic than most but its a difference in degree not in kind, its not necessarily some defect.

Kidd · 26th Oct 2011, 01:03 PM

Sometimes I go through the same thing, maybe every couple of days or at least twice a week. I think it's pretty normal.

So saith Mother Monster:

Quote:

“When I wake up in the morning, I feel just like any other insecure 24-year old girl. Then I say, ‘Bitch, you’re Lady Gaga, you get up and walk the walk today.’”

It's always helped me, at least.

Hexagon · 26th Oct 2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SagaciousNJ

Yes you're a narcissist, but the good news is that most people are ...to some extent.

its just that most people are straight so they wouldn't fuck themselves. I've felt that way on occasion. but not usually.

Rooni321 · 26th Oct 2011, 02:10 PM

Bro. Story of my life.

malachite · 26th Oct 2011, 02:19 PM

Life is full of up and downs, sometimes you feel good other times you feel like shit

Robert · 26th Oct 2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooni321

Bro. Story of my life.

Just Passing · 28th Oct 2011, 02:36 AM

I feel like this on a semi-regular basis. The ego is a very strange thing.

Austin · 28th Oct 2011, 03:24 AM

2nd Nov 2011, 03:07 AM

The only time I felt I was handsome was in my early teen....

)
After that, I realize I'm just interesting looking and am being happy with what I am.

But I never want to have a clone. I love to be unique and I love to find someone oppossite to me.

John

Messed Up · 2nd Nov 2011, 03:23 AM

Okay....from what I’ve gathered in this thread... y’all are nuts! You ALL have reason to be narcissists! Why? ‘Cause y’all are GORGEOUS! Inside AND out!

Especially out

2nd Nov 2011, 05:24 AM

Well you know appearance is not IMPORTANT...

BUT EVERYTHING (LOL...quoted from a friend).

John

26th Oct 2011, 11:33 AM	#1
Robert EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male ♂ Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: World Posts: 971 Join Date: Jun 2011	Do I have the characteristics of a narcissist? Sometimes I find myself extremely attractive - both in a physical and non-physical way. I have thought, for a long time, that it would be amazing and desirable if I could clone myself and have a relationship with myself that way. And other times I feel like a useless ugly loser. Am I, in this way, strange? Does anyone else ever feel this way (and, if so, how often)? __________________ "I am like a mirror that dares not be what nature made it, but feels obligated, always, to reflect what surrounds it." - Frederick II of Prussia. "England is a Prison" - Gerrard Winstanley

26th Oct 2011, 11:57 AM	#2
MommaFrog EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Lake City, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 711 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Do I have the characteristics of a narcissist? I feel the same way sometimes, I mean who knows you better than you? There would be no arguments or anything! But it would get boring.... I usually feel ugly, fat, etc... so no worries __________________ It's hard to answer the question "what's wrong" when nothings right. Maybe one day it will be ok again. That's all I want. I don't care what it takes. I just want to be ok again.

26th Oct 2011, 12:07 PM	#3
Pilgrim is hot Gamer Guy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to 2 family members and 1 friend Location: England - Somewhere in the middle Age: 24 Posts: 225 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Do I have the characteristics of a narcissist? Personally I think everyone feels a lot of what you described at times, I mean confidence can be a very fragile thing as well and it's amazing the things that can affect self image. __________________ "Son, we want you, be elusive, but don't walk far" - David Bowie

26th Oct 2011, 12:32 PM	#4
needshelp really likes you Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: out to some, not family and friends though Location: in a closet near you Age: 25 Posts: 691 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Do I have the characteristics of a narcissist? no, not at all. Last edited by needshelp; 26th Oct 2011 at 12:45 PM..

26th Oct 2011, 01:02 PM	#5
SagaciousNJ Admiral of the Ocean Sea Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Parents, 1 brother and 2 Friends Location: Fort Lauderale Age: 21 Posts: 36 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Do I have the characteristics of a narcissist? Yes you're a narcissist, but the good news is that most people are ...to some extent. I thought I had a healthy sense of self-esteem, but I wouldn't be particularly interested in a clone of myself; I mean, I already know I'm great, now is the time to bring that message to the world! So yeah you may be more narcissistic than most but its a difference in degree not in kind, its not necessarily some defect.

26th Oct 2011, 02:10 PM	#8
Rooni321 EC's Hopeless Romantic Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: gay, str8, bi Out Status: Out to everyone Location: San Francisco, California <3 Age: 17 Posts: 1,321 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Do I have the characteristics of a narcissist? Bro. Story of my life. __________________ "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially." Ernest Hemingway

26th Oct 2011, 02:19 PM	#9
malachite EC's realist Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Orlando Posts: 6,480 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Do I have the characteristics of a narcissist? Life is full of up and downs, sometimes you feel good other times you feel like shit __________________ It's the 21st century, your bigotry is outdated. Either upgrade or go away.

28th Oct 2011, 02:36 AM	#11
Just Passing EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Almost there Location: West Midlands Age: 20 Posts: 513 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Do I have the characteristics of a narcissist? I feel like this on a semi-regular basis. The ego is a very strange thing. __________________ Meh.

28th Oct 2011, 03:24 AM	#12
Austin Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people in my life. Location: Orange County, California, USA Age: 19 Posts: 1,790 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Do I have the characteristics of a narcissist? me 2 __________________ Can I sail through the changing ocean tides, can I handle the seasons of my life?

2nd Nov 2011, 03:07 AM	#13
Johnjohn2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do I have the characteristics of a narcissist? The only time I felt I was handsome was in my early teen.... ) After that, I realize I'm just interesting looking and am being happy with what I am. But I never want to have a clone. I love to be unique and I love to find someone oppossite to me. John

2nd Nov 2011, 03:23 AM	#14
Messed Up EC Addict Full Member Gender: Dude Orientation: “Well, I’m a little BI-FURIOUS!" Location: The Marvellous Land of Oz Posts: 556 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Do I have the characteristics of a narcissist? Okay....from what I’ve gathered in this thread... y’all are nuts! You ALL have reason to be narcissists! Why? ‘Cause y’all are GORGEOUS! Inside AND out! Especially out

2nd Nov 2011, 05:24 AM	#15
Johnjohn2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do I have the characteristics of a narcissist? Well you know appearance is not IMPORTANT... BUT EVERYTHING (LOL...quoted from a friend). John

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