Why is being an egoist wrong?

[Deja Q]

[Benfea]

1. Why should I care about YOUR stupid question?

Sorry, but I couldn't resist. ;)

[LaurenG]

2. because you'll be so busy thinking about yourself that

you'll miss all the good shit that others do. Trust me it's very entertaining!

[Spider Jerusalem]

3. Why? Because...

society says so. It's wrong to be withdrawn, self-centred, introverted or even quiet. This is AMERICA, dammit. You're supposed to act like a talk show host or a used car salesman.

[Deja Q]

4. I certainly know that to a T...

[Droopy]

5. We're looking for a few good egos

[I Have A Dream]

6. I'm not sure exactly what you're talking about, but...

when I talk to someone who always focuses on him/herself, I leave the conversation feeling drained and worn out. It feels as though the energy is being sucked out of me. (I have a friend like this, and I've started thinking of her as an energy vampire. It doesn't make me want to spend time with her.)

Is this what you mean?

[smirkymonkey]

7. That's what I think of - someone who is completely self-absorbed

instead of someone who is just introverted, quiet and doesn't like being around people that much.

The energy vampires really just suck the life out of you - you can almost hear it leaving your body!