Malignant Narcissists
Summary: Add the ASPD element to narcissism, and the situation is turned up to volume 11 in certain situations regarding manipulation and covert or overt abuse. Everyone must not see their true identity, and the public image will be maintained at the expense of others. The perception of the malignant types can not be changed to process any further considerations other than the self.
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To use an absolute to offer clarity: either we are navigating with empathy or manipulation, add psychopathy, and matters can become dangerous with control issues and damaging other people's public image or mental state. Games and people are objects to serve an agenda. The facade is the focus.