Characteristics of Selfishness
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31150/ajshr.v4i12.2608Keywords:
selfishness, selflessness, traits, characteristicsAbstract
Selfishness may be regarded as the trait that leads people to frequently act in their own interests without any regard for how their actions could impact others. Although everyone can display selfish behavior from time to time, when these traits become predominant, they harm relationships and it may be necessary to address such behavior for healthier interpersonal dynamics. Being selfish is regarded as a negative trait. The best way to avoid selfish people is by knowing their characteristics and avoiding them when you identify the traits. In this paper, we will examine the common traits of a selfish man regardless of what relationship role he’s in – boyfriend, husband, father, friend, or brother. These characteristics constitute a way to describe selfish people. Knowing them will help us spot selfish individuals.
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