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- There are three distinct types of narcissists.
- One of the most difficult types to spot is the covert narcissist.
- They hook in highly empathetic people with their sob stories.
- Then, over time, their victims feel a sense of responsibility for them.
- Their victim is trapped in an abusive relationship because the covert narcissist has made them question reality and will never be held accountable.
Narcissists can be difficult to spot, especially if they are older and more sophisticated. Over time, they learn how to optimally manipulate their victims, and get by with their schemes without anyone questioning them.
What makes it even more confusing is that they don’t all act the same way. Certain patterns of behaviour are consistent, such as when they idealise, devalue, then discard their romantic partners. But there are actually three distinct types of narcissists who act very differently on the outside, according to therapist Elinor Greenberg.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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