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How do Narcissists Hide Their Narcissism?

The Science of Self-Deception.

Fahim chughtai
5 min readJun 22, 2022
How do Narcissists Hide Their Narcissism?
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Narcissists are masters of disguise. They can be charming, put on a great show of being interested in you, and make you feel like the most special person in the world. But all the while, they’re really just focused on themselves.

And they’re experts at hiding their true nature. In fact, narcissists are so good at self-deception that even they sometimes don’t realize they’re narcissists! So how do these master deceivers conceal their narcissism?

Let’s take a closer look at the science of self-deception and find out, how narcissists hide their narcissism.

1. Narcissism

Narcissism is a personality disorder that is characterized by an excessive love of oneself and a lack of empathy for others. It is often misunderstood, as many people mistakenly believe that narcissists are just arrogant and conceited.

In reality, narcissists are much more complex than that. They can be extremely charming and manipulative, and they can be very good at hiding their true nature.

In fact, narcissists are often so good at self-deception that even they sometimes don’t realize they’re narcissists!

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Fahim chughtai
Fahim chughtai

Written by Fahim chughtai

I survived narcissistic abuse and transformed my pain into power. Now I help others escape toxic relationships and build the life they deserve.

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