A narcissist has a sense of entitlement, an outsized need to be admired, and persistent thoughts about being more remarkable than others, whether that means being more lovable or more successful.
On the other hand, healthy vs. unhealthy Narcissism in Dr. Geraldine's book, “BEYOND PIPE DREAMS AND PLATITUDES: Insights on Love, Luck and Narcissism from a Longtime Psychologist,” that unhealthy narcissism, which runs rampant in American culture, is quite different from the healthy variety that is the bedrock of self-love...