Narcissism works much similarly; The narcissistic person's behavior comes at the expense of others, just like the SUV invasion came primarily at the expense of other drivers. Narcissists can maintain their sense of pride by criticizing someone who has insulted them in some way. Likewise, they can maintain their sense of personal awe by taking credit for their peers' accomplishments to themselves. They can cement the image of a wonderfully manipulative person by getting to know countless potential life partners who they never knew there were other people in their life. Narcissists can continue to feel amazing and special, while making everyone around them suffer