How is self love different from narcissism?

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answer:If I’m narcissistic, I think I’m totally swell. See how swell I am? Nobody is sweller than me. If I love myself, I’m apt to take care of myself, eat better, stand up for myself, and treat myself like anyone else I really love.

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