Empath, narcissist, or somewhere in between? If you’re wondering where you rank, you’ve come to the right place.
This quiz is fine-tuned to help you know yourself better and increase your self-awareness. So whether you’re a super empathetic softie or you’re all about yourself, you’ll know in a matter of minutes. Take our quiz to discover more!
Questions Overview
- Completely devastated. That must be awful for them.
- You feel sad, but you’re able to keep it from ruining your day.
- You might be a little bummed out, but you bounce back quickly.
- Secretly glad, since you now feel superior to her in terms of employment.
- You research schools and cook their fave meal to cheer them up.
- You go about your day but feel distracted thinking about them.
- You feel for them, but you’re able to take your mind off it easily.
- You attend work or school, and you don’t think about them at all.
- At least as important as me—maybe even more important.
- Just as important as I am.
- As important as I am, but I still need to take care of myself first.
- Not as important as I am.
- “This is the most exciting news ever. I feel like I’m sharing in their joy!”
- “Good for them!”
- “I’m glad they’ve had some success, but I sort of wish it would have been me.”
- “What? That’s totally undeserved. I should’ve been promoted instead.”
- Make the other person happy.
- Make myself & the other person equally happy.
- Make myself happy because we’re both responsible for our own emotions. Still though, I want to treat them well.
- Just make myself happy.
- I absolutely can’t watch these “fail” videos—it’s like I can feel their pain through the screen.
- Ouch! Poor thing. I’m definitely not watching that a second time.
- The way she flailed around was a little funny, but I hope she’s okay.
- This is hilarious.
- When my loved ones are in any kind of pain.
- When I personally disappoint someone I love.
- When either I or my loved ones receive bad news.
- When something bad happens to me.
- Constantly. I feel like I’m the main support system for just about everyone in my life.
- Yes, they rely on me more than I rely on them.
- Friends come to me for help as often as I ask them for help.
- Not really.
- “I’m so sorry. I’ll clear my schedule. Let’s stay in, eat junk food, and talk about how you feel.”
- “That’s awful. I’m just a phone call away if you need to chat!”
- “That stinks. Who broke up with who?”
- “I’m not surprised. I went on a great date this week. Want the details?”
- I hate it. I only engage in conflict when I’m standing up for someone else.
- I’m uncomfortable with conflict, but sometimes it’s necessary.
- I don’t enjoy conflict at all, but I don’t seek it out either.
- I have no issue with conflict. I’d rather get what I want than tiptoe around others’ feelings.
- Offer to swap outfits with them. You just want them to have a great night.
- Suggest they borrow something from your closet. You can fix this.
- Tell them you’re sorry that they stained their dress, but assure them that no one will notice.
- Nothing. That’s her problem.
- My worth is defined by my ability to help others.
- I want to create joy in the lives of others and myself.
- I’m focused on my own goals, but I never want to hurt other people in the process.
- I want wealth, success, and personal happiness. It’s not my job to make other people happy.
- The power to heal. I could keep everyone safe and healthy!
- The power to fly. I can take to the sky when the world gets a little too stressful.
- The power to camouflage. I want to blend in anywhere.
- The power to run incredibly fast. I don’t want to wait around for anyone.
- Message them immediately. I hope everything is okay!
- Shoot them a supportive text before I go to bed.
- Bring it up the next time I bump into them.
- Nothing. That’s their business, not mine.
- “I’m so, so sorry you’re hurting. I miss that little guy a lot, too.”
- “Take it easy, okay? Healing takes time.”
- “I promise things will get easier as time goes on.”
- “Can’t you just get another hamster?”
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Qualities of Narcissists and Empaths
Narcissism and empathy are qualities that exist on a spectrum. Therefore, you can have high levels of narcissism but not experience Narcissistic Personality Disorder (or, NPD). On the other hand, “empath” is still a much-debated term. Though it isn’t a diagnosable condition in the DSM-5, some research does suggest the existence of people with exceptional levels of empathy, or “empaths.”
Experience others’ emotions with them: Empaths feel extreme levels of empathy. Whether you’ve had good news or bad news, an empath will feel your feelings, too. Because of this, they might feel drained and vulnerable to low moods.
Emotionally intuitive: Empaths are capable of reading into behaviors and words and determining how their friends feel at any given moment. Even if you think you’re keeping your feelings hidden, an empath can see right through it.
Easily overwhelmed: Because empaths are susceptible to sudden emotional shifts, they might get stressed easily. Most people don’t go through life absorbing the negative emotions of people around them, but empaths do.
Sometimes struggle with boundaries: Because empaths feel so connected to other people’s feelings, they’re more likely to put others’ needs first. This can leave them feeling tired, stressed, and busy.
Very sensitive: Empaths experience big emotions—because of this, their feelings might get hurt easily. And, because they’re intuitive, they notice everything, even subtle slights.
Overinflated sense of self-importance: Narcissists believe that they’re special and exceptional. They never or rarely question this belief, so they go through life expecting others to see and commend their “specialness” as well.
Sense of entitlement: Because narcissists believe they’re above other people, they expect extra consideration, recognition, and leniency from others. A narcissist will feel that the rules don’t apply to them.
Low levels of empathy: Narcissists have trouble understanding others’ emotions, desires, and feelings. As a result of this, they rarely act in a way that is considerate of others’ happiness and well-being.
Need for external validation: Narcissists have a constant need for compliments and praise. As a result of this, they surround themselves with people who are willing to provide them with this, even though they rarely reciprocate.
Rarely feel guilt or shame: Because narcissists struggle to feel empathy, they don’t typically feel invested in others’ happiness. Because of this, they’re happy to lie, cheat, and manipulate others without worry.
Excessive interest in high-status activities and people: Because narcissists believe that they’re better than other people, they expect their status and relationships to reflect this. As a result, they seek power, wealth, and high-value connections.
Dark empathy: Again, this term isn’t in the DSM-5. But it refers to individuals with high levels of cognitive empathy and low levels of emotional empathy. These people feel very little desire to help and support other people, even though they understand the feelings and experiences of other people.
Want to learn more?
For more information about narcissism, empathy, and everything in between, read through these resources below:
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9742-narcissistic-personality-disorder
- https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/narcissistic-personality-disorder-npd
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556001/
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