Where Is The Line Between A MalignantNarcissist & A Sociopath? AreSociopaths More Likely To Commit Murder And More Intense Things? Or Is A Malignant Narc Just As Intense?
In my opinion, and from my experience as the wife of a Malignant Narcissist, they’re one and the same.
Each is just as likely as the other to commit murder.
Neither has a conscience or the ability to feel empathy.
Neither has morals or ethics that prohibit them from the most heinous of sins.
Throw in the term “psychopath” and you have a fitting description of my ex-husband.
He tried to kill me on multiple occasions, and abused me in unspeakable ways.
His only regrets about doing those things to me? I’m still alive.
A while back I wrote an answer to a question about the types of Narcissists.
When describing a Malignant Narcissist, I point out that this type is the most likely to seriously injure or murder their victims.
Because they are.
Whatever term you prefer is a matter of personal choice. But they all have the same meaning.
The terms “covert” and “overt” are describe the type of behavior patterns and narcissistic tendencies that someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) displays to the world.
Covert behaviors mean the affected person hides their narcissistic tendencies.
Their actions are introverted, or closeted.
They actively sabotage the lives of others. But they do it undercover.
This makes it harder to identify whether or not they’re a narcissist.
It also enables them to abuse people indiscriminately.
But generally without ever coming under suspicion.
Like all narcissists, these people believe themselves to be superior and special.
However, their persona, or “mask,” is that of a shy, often meek, introvert.
At the other end of the spectrum is the person with NPD whose behaviors are overt.
They are the typical grandiose narcissist who outwardly abuses others.
They dominate conversations and brag on themselves shamelessly.
They outwardly portray their narcissistic tendencies.
They openly abuse people.
And don’t try to hide the belief that they’re superior to others.
A Malignant Narcissist has a combination of NPD, sadism, aggression, and an additional personality disorder, such as Antisocial Personality Disorder.
At various times, their behaviors may be both covert and overt.
A Malignant Narcissist’s behaviors are often unpredictable and contradictory.
