Difference between Self-importance and Ego

Self-importance

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An exaggerated estimate of one's own importance or merit, especially as manifested by the conduct or manners; self-conceit.

Ego

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The self, especially with overtones of self-importance.The most conscious part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.

Example sentence: You're not looking for perfection in your partner. Perfection is all about the ego. With soulmate love, you know that true love is what happens when disappointment sets in - and you're willing to deal maturely with these disappointments.