How does a narcissist lie?
Narcissists may lie for a variety of reasons which include seeking admiration or to hide their flaws or mistakes. They commonly lie to seek attention. In some cases, a person with this type of personality disorder will lie in order to make the person (s)he is lying to question their own sense of reality. Are narcissist aware of their lies? Yes, a narcissist is aware of his or her behavior, but unaware of the psychological mechanisms that compel and justify the behavior.