Am I narcissistic or just confident?

I like the sound of my own voice, I could look in the mirror all day, if there were two of me I'd marry myself

But at the same time, I have empathy, I never say hurtful words to others , I feel bad for other people

But when people get close to me , I can do the opposite and be very mean only to the people close to me
I'm very critical, at the same time judgemental

Being self aware is important, I can be commitment phobic , a perfectionist, sometimes delusional to the point i think the world revolves around me
If I can't have it my way it's over

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AlchemyFox · 36-40, F

It’s hard to say without knowing you. You can have narcissistic traits without being full blown, but I have been close to people with the same traits and it was a nightmare.

Always needing things to go your way is draining for others. You sound like a few people I’ve dated that wrecked me for trying to make them happy. Nothing is ever enough for you to reciprocate in a heart felt way. The score is always being kept to keep people stressed out about you. All about you even at the expense of other’s happiness.

No offense, but you’re the type I have to stay away from. Not like you’re a horrible person, but you’re toxic to pure lovers/givers.