Is my parent an overt narcissist? Find out now. Take the quiz

Rate the following statements on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 = strongly disagree and 5 = strongly agree. 

Part 1: Grandiosity, Superiority. entitlement

1. My parent frequently boasts about and exaggerates their achievements and talents.

2. My parent believes they are superior to others and deserve special treatment.

3. My parent expects constant admiration and attention from others.

 Part 2: Lack of Empathy

4. My parent rarely shows empathy or concern for my feelings.

5. My parent dismisses or belittles my emotions and experiences.

6. My parent seems indifferent to my wishes, needs, or struggles.

 Part 3: Manipulative Behavior

7. My parent uses people, including me, for their own gain without guilt or remorse.

8. My parent manipulates situations to maintain control and power.

9. My parent exploits others’ weaknesses or vulnerabilities to their benefit, including mine.

 Part 4: Boundary Issues

10. My parent disregards my boundaries and personal space.

11. My parent tries to control my decisions and choices either directly or by manipulation.

12. My parent insists on having things their way, regardless of my preferences.

 Part 5: Need for Control and Dominance

13. My parent becomes angry or aggressive when they don’t get their way.

15. My parent judges people who are more successful than them.

Part 6: Victim Mentality in other relationships

16. Other people have tried to avoid my parent, and my parent often claims to be the victim in these cases.

Part 7: Accountability

17. When confronted or criticized for their behavior, my parent responds with anger, defensiveness, blame-shifting, gaslighting, or portraying themselves as the victim.