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My therapist told me my soon to be ex husband is a closet narcissist after meeting him. Does anyone know the differences between a narcissist and a closet narcissist?
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∙ 11y ago
It has been suggested there may be another variant of Narcissism called closet narcissism or shy narcissism. It is a little more difficult to describe and understand. Most people with narcissistic personality disorder are exhibitionists. They believe they are the greatest, smartest, most wonderful, and most exceptional human beings on the planet. They manage to suppress their feelings of inadequacy and replace it with a self manufactured super man. The exhibitionist narcissist seeks admiration from everyone all the time. They abandon people who do not satisfy that need.
In some cases a closet narcissist manages to keep such overt grandiose behaviors hidden. They are not so openly arrogant. They suffer from envy. A closet narcissist may have a more deflated self perception and be more aware of their emptiness. The closet narcissist is constantly seeking approval. They are not as strong as the exhibitionist and may experience humiliation and abandonment issues when they fail to get what they need.
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Do some web searches on Narcissism - read all the traits & stories. You will find it easy to come to your own conclusions.
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Answer In respect of your husband whatever happens behind closed doors should stay between the two of you. If you have doubts or further questions perhaps the best person to contact would be a doctor or a priest. Either of these two people should be able to help you out.
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