Problems with self versus with others

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I was thinking today about what happens if I have a problem where I need to speak to someone higher up in the chain of command. It is usually a problem that I myself have and doesn't involve anyone else.

Then I wondered if that is why it can be so difficult for NTs to sometimes understand / help. Do in fact most NT problems involve someone else? In other words person A has a problem with person B which needs the assistance/input/voice of reason (etc) from person C. Most of their conversations do seem to be of the "he said"-"she said"-"and I said" sort. Do NTs shy away from admitting their own problems?

[Of course that is not to say that NDs don't have problems with other people, nor admitting some problems.]

I am thinking broadly in generalised terms.

Any thoughts?

Yep.
It's all about maintaining their social status,
then going beyond and climbing the social ladder,
with the motto:
"Fake it till you make it."

Look at Facebook ... most people tend to post only what makes them look good.
Smiling faces.
Glamorous vacations.

Very often,
if you admit weakness,
people will see that as a lack of confidence ...
that will lower the respect they have for you.
They might take advantage of you, bully you, laugh at you, gossip.
You'll be seen as an easy target.

At work, you'll be passed over for promotions,
you'll be the first one let go from a job at lay-off time.
Another NT motto:
"Never let them see you sweat."