8 Types of Narcissistic Patterns
When your partner calls you a narcissist, she's usually seeing real behaviors — but the label doesn't tell you which pattern those behaviors resemble. Each of the eight types below has its own focused assessment, so you can understand exactly what she's experiencing and what to do about it.
Not sure which one applies to you? Take the full assessment — it covers all eight patterns in about five minutes.
Take the Full Assessment →Explore Each Type
Each page breaks down what the type looks like from your partner's side, what's actually underneath the behavior, and how it connects to what you're experiencing. Each one has its own focused assessment for that specific pattern.
Grandiose Narcissism
Are you seen as overly confident, dismissive, or seeking admiration?
Vulnerable Narcissism
Do you react with sensitivity, defensiveness, or emotional reactivity?
Covert Narcissism
Do you shut down, withdraw, or engage in passive-aggressive tendencies?
Malignant Narcissism
Do you struggle with control, power struggles, or manipulation?
Communal Narcissism
Do you present as the "good guy" but secretly feel resentment?
Somatic Narcissism
Do you focus on physical appearance and validation through looks?
Sexual Narcissism
Do you seek intimacy for validation rather than connection?
Cerebral Narcissism
Do you over-explain, dismiss emotions, or need to be right?
Not Sure Which Type Fits?
The full assessment covers all eight patterns in one sitting. It won't tell you what you want to hear — it will tell you what's actually there and what to do about it.
Take the Full Assessment →What Comes Next
Once you know which patterns are showing up, the book and course show you how to change them.
Read the Book
Co-authored by Sven Masterson and Steve Horsmon, Narcissist! Or Not? breaks down what's behind the label and walks you through what to do about it.
Learn more →Take the 60-Day Course
47 lessons, 4 quizzes, and a structured path from understanding the accusation to living the change. Raw, unfiltered coaching from Sven and Steve.
See the course →Watched Dr. Ramani, Ross Rosenberg, or other narcissism content and left feeling like your marriage is doomed?
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