What Is a Narcissist? Part 1: The Lack of Empathy That Destroys Relationships

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What is a narcissist, really, and how does covert narcissism quietly destroy the closest relationships in your life? The word “narcissist” is everywhere right now, used for everything from a forgotten phone call to a snappy afternoon. But real narcissism isn’t about occasional human mistakes. It’s about consistent patterns that make genuine intimacy impossible. This is part one of a two-part series on the two characteristics that lead the way: a lack of empathy and a lack of vulnerability.…