Are Narcissists always looking for someone better?

People with a narcissistic personality are more likely to sleep with many partners and to cheat in a relationship because they’re always looking for something (er, someone) better, according to a study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.

What is it called when you’re always looking for something better?

That person has ASBS (Always Something Better Syndrome). In other words, they always feel there may be someone better out there than you and are always looking for someone better than you. They keep one foot inside the door just in case.

Why do narcissists need so much attention?

The attention they receive from the “supply source” is essential to the narcissist’s survival, without it they would die (physically or metaphorically) because it depends on their fragile ego to handle their unstable self-esteem.

Why do narcissists think they’re better than everyone else?

So narcissists perceived themselves to be more arrogant, extroverted, honest, and open than other people thought them to be. That means narcissists are focused on having an outsize impact on the world around them. They want others to know them for their individual ability rather than their ability to work with a team.

Is there always someone better for you?

The truth is, there is always someone “better” if you choose to think about it that way. You will always come across people that are more fun, funnier, handsomer, smarter, or whatever qualities you are looking for. Committing to another person is a choice. It is not based on all that external stuff.

What does it mean to always want something new?

We Like Novelty. Our brains are actually made to be attracted to novelty. It’s part of the brain’s natural desire to seek out new experiences, which provides us with stimulation and improves learning capacity. That means we’re fighting hard-wired instincts to seek out something new and different, every single day.