| Jan 29, 2006 @ 9:21 AM |
How Do You Define an Ego-maniac?
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Always_Striving
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Is it an attention whore? or a person the belittles others?
I've heard this term in a few conversations but don't know exactly what it means.
I don't like to be ignorrant about things so help me understand the definition of an Ego-Maniac.
Is it a perversion?
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 9:38 AM |
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sciurusniger
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It is certainly not a Good Thing. It is usually someone who believes (or needs to believe) that the world revolves around them, that the sun rises and sets on their accomplishments and happiness. They know everything about everything and their opinions are the only ones that count.
They can be subtle, but what you find is that they fanagle discussions into what interests only them; everything is about their dramas, their accomplishments. They subtly and not-so-subtly fish for compliments or sympathy, and dominate conversations. When you voice an opinion or make a remark, at best they might nod and or say, "Yeah", at worst they ignore it altogether and continue talking as if you never said anything.
They look for fan clubs, not real relationships. They are also referred to as Drama Queens/Kings, control freaks, narcissists, and snake oil salespersons.
What IS a good thing is if they don't want anything to do with you.
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 10:24 AM |
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Rinimer2003
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I agree with Sci 100%.
They also feel that they have the right to do whatever they want because "they" did it - so it can't be wrong. They can justify many things that way!
I will say this much - they sure make that first (and last!!!) date easy - all you have to do is sit there and listen, act impressed, nod your head in full agreement with everything they say. They are sure you had a great time!! LOL!!! 
Sara
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 10:47 AM |
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TiNkErGrRrRrR
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Egomaniacs aren`t always bad however:
There are the embarassing consequences of an ego that is foisted on other people. It is one thing to smile inwardly in secret appreciation of your untouchable superiority; it is another thing entirely to tell it to other people. The mature, genteel egomaniac keeps to himself the untold story of his towering intelligence and blinding creativity. 
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 10:51 AM |
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raykl
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There is a Toby Keith song that sums it up the best:
I Wanna Talk About Me
(Bobby Braddock)
We talk about your work how your boss is a jerk
We talk about your church and your head when it hurts
We talk about the troubles you've been having with your brother
About your daddy and your mother and your crazy ex-lover
We talk about your friends and the places that you've been
We talk about your skin and the dimples on your chin
The polish on your toes and the run in your hose
And God knows we're gonna talk about your clothes
You know talking about you makes me smile
But every once in awhile
I wanna talk about me
Wanna talk about I
Wanna talk about number one
Oh my me my
What I think, what I like, what I know, what I want, what I see
I like talking about you, usually, but occassionally
I wanna talk about me
I wanna talk about me
For those who know it, I hope it sticks in your head all day long!!!!!!!
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 11:07 AM |
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Pete73052
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When you guys settle on a definition... you can put
<<<<<------ THIS picture next to it.
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 11:21 AM |
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sciurusniger
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Why didn't I think of that? 
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 11:22 AM |
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Pete73052
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Somehow, I suspect you did...
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 11:29 AM |
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sciurusniger
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Actually, I didn't. Really. ("She's brilliant, but naive, don'tcha know?")
But now... heh heh ...I suspect we'd need a whole page 'cause yours wouldnt' be the only one there.
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 11:30 AM |
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crackerchickie
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Are you talking about me again? Ohhhh, my fave subject!
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 11:41 AM |
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Pete73052
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But now... heh heh ...I suspect we'd need a whole page 'cause yours wouldnt' be the only one there.
Yeah, but I'm sure mine would be the biggest.
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 11:46 AM |
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devonguy
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Me, Me, Me.
It's All About Me.
But Enough About Me.
What About You?
What Do You Think Of Me? 
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 11:48 AM |
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Greystone1
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But now... heh heh ...I suspect we'd need a whole page 'cause yours wouldnt' be the only one there.
Nope... no other pics needed... it's obviously all about ME.
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 11:52 AM |
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exiled131
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i am the only one that matters in my life. guess that makes me one too.
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 12:15 PM |
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sciurusniger
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"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate,
our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brillant, gorgeous,
talented and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God, your playing small doesn't serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that
other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give
other people permission to do the same.
As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
~ Marianne Williamson (from A RETURN TO LOVE: Reflections on the Principles of A Course In Miracles)
Egomaniacs deliberately miss the part about allowing "other people permission to do the same". And the last line sums up why very nicely.
This is one of my favorite quotes on humanness, btw.
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 12:33 PM |
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JenRNinOhio
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we unconsciously give
other people permission to do the same .
The difference between being a secure, confident person who knows & likes himself ... and the Ego-maniac
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 12:42 PM |
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Greystone1
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Egomaniacs deliberately miss the part about allowing "other people permission to do the same". And the last line sums up why very nicely.
Well... that lets me off the hook. I let everyone shine in their own special way. Live and let live is the centerpiece of my value system.
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 12:49 PM |
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wandaful123
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Wow Sci, that was great, thanks for sharing... copy and pasted for future reference 
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 12:51 PM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others
Sci, that's perfect. I think egomaniacs are so afraid of so many things that they tend to see others as images in their brains instead of other people who are experiencing emotions that are just as valid as theirs. They feel so threatened that they have to deny other people the right to be as real as they are...it's not so much all about them as it is that they're terrified that they might be 'outed' as being less than they want others to think they are.
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| Jan 29, 2006 @ 2:55 PM |
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Classy_Blonde
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That is an interesting perspective, Heaven. So they are imposters? 
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