The Many Faces of Narcissism: The Overt & Covert Narcissist

A pathological narcissist comes in various shapes and sizes, and can sometimes be difficult to spot, presenting himself or herself as the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing for quite a while, before being discovered. Other times, a toxic personality is outwardly apparent from the get-go. The purpose of this article is to clarify two types of narcissists: the overt and the covert.