How many women have narcissism?

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Most surveys find that Narcissism is just as common in women as it is in men. However, because women are supposed to be 'nice' they are more inclined to hide or disguise the less appealing aspects of their narcissism so that they are not ostracized. And because men have more power (and are physically more powerful) their narcissism can be seen as more destructive. The position of women as mothers though gives them immense power and makes their narcissism especially dangerous.

The surveys do not reflect opinions by many professionals who discuss the topic. It is listed as a male dominant personality trait and at a factor of 3 to 1 with men being the 3. The immense power and danger suggested in the paragraph above is just the tip of the ice berg. It is clearly under diagnosed because of its secret nature and the way it it manifested differently by gender. Women are encouraged to be vain, promiscuous, and a victim of society all at the same time. Women with narcissism tend to be abused for many clear behaviors that frustrate relationships. They then use this abuse to feed the need for attention and discredit the offenders descriptions of things. Diagnosis relies on accurate information. It is not possible to get all of the surrounding people together to verify facts and information and the therapist is left with the patients description. Male narcissists are much easier to recognize because they are required by themselves and society to be independent and therefore visible to society and interpretation. Many narcissist women use long term, low level abuse and passive aggressive behaviors to fuel their needs and their supply is usually at a more emotional level, requiring others like husbands and boyfriends to get them rich, supply them with big houses, etc., while at the same time subtly separating from them. A victim of a narcissist will hear things from a friend like "you guys have been through so much" even though they have not discussed the relationship with them. It is the narcissist at work, saying comments to degrade her supply in confidence.

It is important for all people to study this disorder to the point that it can be recognized.

For men, police, teachers, and other people who have a vested interest in protecting children it comes down to this law "ignorance is no excuse".
It is easy to hear the story coming from a narcissist woman, and attribute reactions of those close to her to what she says because they are experts, and i mean experts at micro-expressions, voice changes, and body positions, and the power of suggestive verbal communication. (The friend you always complete sentences for.) And if you think a doubting thought, it will show up on your face and your narcissist will say something to recapture your sympathy. Such as tears, "this is so hard to talk about", an obvious hard swallow, etc.
Please hold reasonable doubt and act within the laws without following the persons suggestions. You must realize that she has told you how this person or situation will present itself and how it will develop. Then she will go back to the other party and do what it takes to make it happen. Children are the most vulnerable, but intimate partners anger at the lies will be misinterpreted to what the narcissist has said. Most people do not have the understanding at this level to protect themselves. It is the way they abuse, and can continue it.