This video answers the question: How do you repel a vulnerable (covert) narcissist without repelling everyone? This can be a difficult task in the context of romantic relationships with narcissists, because narcissists are particularly effective at appearing attractive in early stages of romantic relationships.


Narcissism:

There are two types of narcissism: With grandiose narcissism we see characteristics like being extroverted, socially bold, selfconfident, having a superficial charm, being resistant to criticism, and being callous and unemotional. Vulnerable narcissism is characterized by shame, anger, aggression, hypersensitivity, a tendency to be introverted, defensive, avoidant, anxious, depressed, socially awkward, and shy.