Why do narcissists tell the same stories over and over?

For attention. Narcissists have a huge need for admiration and by telling these outlandish stories, they hope to capture people's attention and get that admiration.

Maybe you find comfort in familiar tales or they have a special meaning to you.

Well, sometimes it's because the stories bring comfort or familiarity. Also, they might be easy to remember and share. And for some, they just have a deep emotional connection to those particular tales.

Narcissists might tell the same stories to seek attention and validation. They want others to be impressed by their supposed achievements or experiences.

Maybe they find those stories really interesting or important and want to share them repeatedly.

Maybe they really love those stories and think they're worth sharing again and again. Or they just can't remember they've already told them.

It could be that they have a limited number of experiences to draw from or they have a strong emotional connection to those particular stories. Also, sometimes people repeat stories because they think others haven't really listened or understood the first time.

Maybe they just really love those stories and find them memorable. Or it could be that they think others haven't heard them before.

Maybe they really love that story and think it's worth sharing every time. Or it could be that it's a way for them to feel important or get attention.

They tell stories mainly for self - promotion. By sharing their so - called 'amazing' experiences or achievements, they hope to be seen as superior.