Are they an empath or a narcissist?

Here’s how to tell, according to an expert.

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Updated 10 months ago,July 3, 2024

Are they an empath or are they narcissistic?

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Yet there are also times people will claim to be empaths but will be anything but.

However, weshouldstill be discerning about the red flags.

Do they seem overly sweet, only to violate your privacy or boundaries?

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Do they rage when you set a healthy boundary?

Do they smile at you, while sadistically plotting against you and trying to sabotage you?

Notice the discrepancy among words, actions, nonverbal gestures, and long-term behavioral patterns.

This will tell you all you gotta know about their true nature.

When confronted, they may play the victim.

The false empath who is actually quitenarcissisticis always telling you who they really are.

You just have to listen.

Observe how they feign moral outrage over issues they know wins them clout or praise (i.e.

People who are genuinely empathic are emotionally validating, mindful, and conscientious about how their actions affect others.

They will only emotionally support you if they feel theres some kind of reward involved.