I mean, we are ALL born as, perhaps, "selfish little $#*+s" but it is understandable for a BABY! A baby is totally dependent and needs to translate all of its needs to a mom (hopefully, has one).
So I try to be merciful with my NPD hubster....and can't. I mean, the fact that he was an "only child" until 8 yrs old just doesn't cut it for me.
To be so hardcore "ME". Nuh-uh. Even GIVING is really a form of self-aggrandizement for true NPD types. (Look at how much *I* "give".) No "points", no giving!