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The Five Faces of Narcissism

What Every Survivor and Leader Must Understand

Narcissism is not one behaviour. It is a spectrum. It is a strategy. It is sometimes a weapon.

The most dangerous narcissists do not announce themselves, they disguise themselves. They present as charming, vulnerable, victimised or visionary, but the goal is often the same, control that masquerades as connection.

In leadership, love, family and business, these personalities show up with different tactics but identical impact. Understanding these patterns is not just survival. It is strategy.

Signs of an Abusive or Narcissistic Relationship And How to Protect Yourself

The Common Manipulation Behaviours to Watch Out For

Gaslighting

They do something hurtful, deny it, then accuse you of “being crazy.” Gaslighting is a highly deceptive form of manipulation where the abuser commits hurtful actions, then flatly denies them, even asserting that you are “imagining things” or “overreacting.” Over time, this tactic chips away at your confidence, making you doubt your own memories, emotions and sense of reality. Victims often feel confused, anxious or like they’re going crazy.

Projection