You Take Perfectionism to a Whole New Level
Some narcissists suffer from perfectionism. Psychology Today reports, however, that those suffering from grandiose narcissism—being preoccupied with looking better than everyone else—are more likely to be perfectionists. Vulnerable narcissists, on the other hand, are too concerned with not being as good as everyone else to actually want to achieve things. Hershenson explained that both forms of narcissists like things their way on their own terms—anything that deviates from this plan makes them feel out of control.
