The Most Sinister Trait of the Fragile Narcissist.

Sherile Turner-Myles
7 min readMay 9, 2023

Fragile narcissism is a subtype of narcissism marked by a deep sense of insecurity and vulnerability, often masked by a grandiose exterior.

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One of the most sinister traits associated with fragile narcissism is their extreme sensitivity to criticism or perceived threats to their self-esteem. This sensitivity can lead them to react in hostile and defensive ways, even to minor or…

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Sherile Turner-Myles

I write about Covert Narcissism and other Personality Disorders, and how they impact relationships.