Key points

Entitlement underlies unrealistic expectations that can fuel frustration and anger.

Entitlement involves feelings of being special that include the belief of being more deserving than others.

Feelings of entitlement lead one to be hypervigilant for being disrespected.

There are a variety of strategies to recognize and reduce the impact of entitlement.

Throughout my years as a clinician, I’ve worked with many individuals whose anger was fueled by their sense of entitlement. They shared a personality trait characterized by believing that they were special and deserved things even without effort, and that others should be more responsive to their needs, even when it was draining for them.

Those who feel entitled believe they are owed something because they feel special. W

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