The term "narcissist" seems to be everywhere these days, but what does it really mean? It's a pretty broad term that some people casually use as a synonym for selfish, but to mental health professionals, it refers to Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). There are many types of narcissists, but there's one that especially contrasts with the stereotypical overt narcissist: the vulnerable narcissist, harder to recognise because of their more introverted personality. "A vulnerable narcissist's self-esteem is fragile and heavily dependent on the approval and admiration of others," explains Marc Rodriguez, a psychologist specialising in emotional intelligence.

A classic narcissist usually has a more dominant personality, is more outgoing and openly seeks attention, but "the vulnerable nar

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