Greetings. As you know, for more than 33 years, I have been educating the public on every aspect of personal development. Personally, professionally, physically, emotionally, mentally, etc. It is absolutely critical that you are aware of the incredible detriment that a malignant narcissist can cause in your life. Remember: Simply because you are a good person, that does not mean others are as well.  Traits and Signs of Malignant Narcissism Malignant narcissism blends narcissistic personality disorder with antisocial, sadistic, and paranoid elements, resulting in destructive actions. Here’s a concise list of core traits from psychological sources: • Grandiosity: Exaggerated superiority; brags about accomplishments, demands special privileges. • Lack of empathy: Ignores or dismisses others’ emotions, leading to neglect or blame-shifting. • Manipulation: Employs lies, charm, or force to exploit people remorselessly for self-gain. • Sadism: Enjoys inflicting emotional, verbal, or physical pain on others. • Aggression: Reacts explosively to insults, harbors grudges, plots vengeful acts. • Paranoia: Suspicious mindset; imagines conspiracies, responds defensively. • Entitlement: Craves admiration and power; envies others while assuming envy in return. • Antisocial behavior: Lies habitually, flouts rules, lacks guilt or conscience. • Fantasies: Fixated on visions of ultimate success, beauty, or dominance. • Criticism intolerance: Erupts in anger or counterattacks when challenged. • Black-and-white thinking: Sees everything in absolutes, no middle ground. • Status obsession: Preoccupied with appearance, social rank, and superficial acclaim. • Initial charm: Projects confidence to lure others, hiding toxic nature. These traits often create toxic relationships and environments. Seek professional help for diagnosis or coping strategies. Share your horror story and help others. By the way, if a narcissist reads this, they will either think it doesn’t apply to them