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Is there a difference between narcissism and malignant narcissism?

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Apparently there is but be very careful because it is often stated that even the experts have trouble telling the difference between these two definitions and even between narcissism and narcissistic tendencies and the prognosis is different for each. My husband had NPD and everyone said that he couldn't get better but he did. After that there were those who said OH he really just had tendencies!

I think that it is dangerous to try and diagnose someone as incurable when it is not so clear cut. My husband and I have the best marriage ever now. If you want to read more about our story or read an advice blog to my readers please visit the links below.

Kim Cooper author of "Back from the Looking Glass" Living with the personality Disorder that Causes Abuse.

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