Overt Narcissism
The first type of narcissist is the most common. An Overt Narcissist is loud, they are always right and the always need to be in control. Their mere presence is obnoxious and oppressive.
This person will voice their opinion regardless of whether its solicited or not because they believe that they know more and people should listen to them. They will not hide their expectations that everything must be done their way. They have large egos and grandiose minds and they are not afraid to show it.
These types are bullies who build themselves up by tearing everyone done. They feel no remorse for their brutal verbal and physical assertions. Their main weapons are mocking and belittling, they will resort to threatening if they need something. Their most dangerous tactic is the way they string words that would cause their victims to doubt their value as human beings.
Covert Narcissism
A Covert Narcissist is a type of narcissist who will put on an image of kindness, integrity and altruism when in fact, they are anything but. They are extremely manipulative and cruel, but only to the people they are in close proximity.
These types of narcissist often hold a position of authority such as a religious leader, counselor, teacher, politician or anyone that holds some type of power. They are parasitic and will resort to pretending to get whatever they want whether it be power, money, success or fame.
Seductive Narcissism
This type of narcissism isn’t just limited to sexual relationship. Seductive Narcissism are individuals who manipulates their victim into feeling good about themselves. They shower their victims with admiration that will look like they idolize them.
Underneath that motive, however, is that they want their victims to do the same. In most cases, a seductive narcissist will have more than one victim at the same time.
A tactic most common to them are the hot and cold method wherein they shower their victims with affection and praises for a short while and then withdrawing, only to do it again. This reinforces the toxic attachment of the emotional investment.
Vindictive Narcissism
The most dangerous out of all four are the Vindictive Narcissist. They share the same characteristics with the Overt Narcissist. However, the main difference is that Vindictive Narcissist will go out of their way to destroy their victims.
These are the type of narcissist who creates conflict through trash talking to family and friends. They are not above slandering to damage a professional reputation. In short, they will try to get everyone against their victims.
4 Types of Narcissism
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