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Does Narcissism Come and Go? Why Narcissists Seem Better & Then Suddenly Aren't

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Does Narcissism Come and Go? What “Good Periods” With a Narcissist Really Mean 

This week's Fan Mail question comes from a listener in Dubai who writes: “Can narcissism in a person wax and wane? There's been years when my husband was acting like a narcissist, and then there's also been chunks of years where he's been incredibly supportive and uplifting. Can a narcissist change depending on their current situation?” 

In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why narcissistic behavior can absolutely shift between good and bad periods and what those changes really means.

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