So how can someone spot narcissism in a woman?
When male narcissists are angry, they tend to be aggressive and explosive (especiallymalignant narcissists).
Another way both male and female narcissists gain control and affection is through codependent people.
The psychoanalytic term for this is a “narcissistic supply.”
Superficial
Like all narcissists, female narcissists are deeplyinsecure.
Material items like clothes and cars can help validate their insecurities.
Competitive and jealous
“A female narcissist will be fiercely competitive,” Spinelli says.
Similar to aconversational narcissist, Behary says female narcissists always circle conversations back to their own experiences.
They may do this to colleagues, friends, and even their own daughters, Spinelli says.
Overbearing parent or mother-in-law
An overbearing and over-controlling parent may be a sign of a female narcissist.
Men are diagnosed with NPD at much higher rates, but female narcissists do exist.
Another misconception is that female narcissists are not as violent or emotionally abusive as males.
Similarly, some people believe female narcissists are nicer than male ones.
“Female narcissists are just as rageful, contemptuous, and bullying,” she explains.
While malenarcissistsmight be more outwardly recognizable, female narcissists do exist.
They tend to be more manipulative socially and can be just as vindictive as a male narcissist.
They tend to play the victim, be overly jealous and competitive, superficial, and overbearing.
