There are some traits of narcissism that are common to both males and females, such as their grandiose sense of themselves masking their low self-esteem, or their tendency to treat others with contempt to make themselves look and feel better. Both male and female narcissists also tend to be completely self-interested; only doing something for others if they can see the benefits to themselves.

Everyone is on the narcissism spectrum, from a healthy sense of self-confidence to a malignant sense of superiority over others. If you notice that you do have some of these traits or recognise some of these behaviours in yourself, it is not the end of the world. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a personality disorder.