Spotting Altruistic Narcissists: 6 Key Indicators

Unmasking Altruistic Narcissists: Recognizing the Deceptive Traits

Dr. Psychology
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Dealing with narcissists can be quite a rollercoaster ride, especially when they don’t exactly fit the typical narcissistic mold.

Altruistic narcissists are those folks who project themselves as being generous and self-sacrificing, but when you peel back the layers, their actions often come with some hidden strings attached.

In this article, we’ll dig into six telltale signs that can help you clock an altruistic narcissist.

1. Discrepancy Between Their Public Persona and Private Conduct:

Altruistic narcissists put in some serious work to keep up that image of being the benevolent saint in public. They might be all about volunteering, active in charitable organizations, or deeply involved in their religious circles.

As parents, they might come off as the most caring and devoted ones, coaching their kids’ sports teams or stepping up as class parents. However, this altruistic front-and-center act is mostly about building a stellar reputation.

Most folks, including their friends and family, might never suspect a thing. But when you get a glimpse of their true…

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