5 Key Traits of a Female Narcissist Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. While both men and women can have NPD, research suggests that female narcissists may use different tactics than their male counterparts to get what they want. Here are five traits of a female narcissist to watch out for in a relationship. Self-absorption One of the hallmarks of NPD...