Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - The Two Faces of Narcissism

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - Posted by Bigeye at 10:00 PM

The narcissist has the singular ability to present two completely different personas to different segments of people that he interacts with and to get away with this "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hydean" pattern of behavior.

When in his Dr. Jekyll mode he is charming, seemingly thoughtful and downright charismatic. This mode is presented to the general public and individuals he is wooing whether or not the wooing is personal and even sexual or purely business or even politics. A "good" narcissist could often be successful as a professional actor and in fact is performing effectively on the "stage of life."

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The Mr. Hyde mode surfaces when the narcissist is in what he perceives as a safe harbor where he can get away with outrageous and abusive behavior. Safe harbors include the privacy of his home and the environment of his own business where he has real or perceived power to control other people without fear of being exposed.

Another form of the two faces of narcissism is in the financial arena. Narcissistic businessmen often get away with simultaneously "stiffing" many creditors while actually raising money from others. This is done by ingenious structuring of separate legal entities which can range from local limited liability companies to off-shore companies. At any given time there is a favorite exotic off-shore "location du jour" whether it be the Cayman Islands or more recently, the Isle of Man.

Whether it is one's personal or professional life, it is important for the victims of these two-faced narcissists to recognize these patterns of behavior so as to better protect themselves.

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - The Two Faces of Narcissism

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