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My husband has narcissistic traits.im reading up on it,but he has always been and acts very caring selfless and concerned for others in need?

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Narcissism: I'm afraid your answer may have been truncated because it doesn't seem like there's a question in there for us. But, here's a great article about Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Hope that helps! http://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder-symptoms/

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My husband has narcissistic traits.im reading up on it,but he has always been and acts very caring selfless and concerned for others in need?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Gaffney answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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