IV. Types of Narcissists (Narcs for Short)
14. Overt Narcissist – (Most common) – “You aint gotta lie to kick it”
This is your standard, run of the mill, everyday Narc. Just a mf with an inflated ego going around telling lies and exaggerating experiences. They really feel like they are just flat out more important than you, Empath. They never see their flaws or offer an apology as most Narcs, don’t even acknowledge themselves as being f’d up in the first place. Usually these Narcs will be the life of the party, with all the charisma and charm but little to no emotional reciprocation.
***Real Shit Note: It is very important to understand that Life is all about binary balance. That means every side has to be equal to preserve equilibrium. Understand that the same goes for empath vs narcissist. I mean this about YOU (the reader). I will point out why I’m saying this now, at the end of the list.
13. Covert Narcissist – “The Narc you didn’t see coming”
Also known as the “Closet Narc”, this narcissist will not appear narcissistic to the naked eye. This may look like someone that just doesn’t believe in themselves, but this comes from their own jealous need to always compare themselves to others’ happiness and successes. (Remember, jealousy is an immediate narcissistic pitfall). These people will appear to be shy, reserved, and lacking self-appreciation. I see this as a bit of the “crab in a barrel” mindset as this person will try to convince you that you’re doing too much. This done to make you dumb yourself back down to the limits of their ego. No surprise here, that this narc has the highest level of suicide amongst Narcs. All that self-loathing.
12. Hypervigilant Narcissist – “I feel like you’re talking shit about me” Hypervigilance is always being on the lookout for threats. (Sound familiar?) This type of Narc is always on the defensive waiting for you to throw sneak disses or punchlines to the head. You will most likely find yourself walking on eggshells when trying to talk to this person. They also have an extreme fear of rejection (its worth noting here that nearly 93% of all men fear rejection from a woman and this is normal, but the response to it is what makes the Narc). Their need to always be on the lookout for criticism can make it hard for this person to enjoy a social setting.
