The problem with labels is they are merely shells that contain assumptions. When we are taken in by a label, we are taken in by opinions and beliefs. That is, we willingly accept statements without evidence of their validity.
This is a tuff one for me narcissist in this post. I understand that people can assume someone may be a(narcissist) we see it all the time on here. I think my son,husband,mother, father, dr. lawyer,Indian chief may be a narcissist. They are going by description. I see them searching before they put a label on. They do not want to just assume. They want to validate their evidence.
So when I use the word narcissist and apply it to a person it is not because I am assuming they are. It is because I have evidence. It’s not my opinion or belief it’s a (fact). So yes I label.
Love
Deb