Narcissistic tendencies vs. narcissistic personality disorder (NPD): What’s the difference? by Hannah DeWitt | Jun 20, 2025 | Disorders, Mental Health Topics, Narcissism, Personality We’ve all encountered someone who seems overly self-focused—maybe they always steer conversations back to themselves or make decisions that seem pretty self-serving. It’s tempting to call that behavior “narcissistic,” especially since the term has become so common in everyday conversation. But there’s actually a crucial distinction in psychology: having narcissistic…