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The Difference Between A Narcissist and An Avoidant Personality Type

Ramelize
2 min readJul 6, 2023

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At times, covert narcissists display great charm and sociability, while also having a tendency to be introverted but not fearful.

Individuals with an avoidant disposition experience genuine fear when it comes to causing harm or being hurt by others.

Narcissists place themselves on a pedestal above others, and covert narcissists follow a similar pattern, albeit in a more hidden manner. Instead of openly expressing rage, they choose to withhold and subtly undermine others.

People with avoidant personalities tend to view themselves as inferior to others. They frequently feel lonely and apprehensive about initiating social interactions. Rather than attacking or belittling others, they direct their self-hatred towards themselves when they make mistakes or become upset.

Narcissists primarily rely on deception. They deceive both themselves and others to gain undeserved admiration, care, and to evade responsibility. These individuals camouflage themselves as harmless individuals within a group. Covert narcissists employ similar tactics but present themselves as humble while simultaneously degrading and subtly suggesting negative ideas, all while concealing their true intentions.

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