“They are also unafraid to show power and control,” she says.

Next up, Ruprai warns against the covert narcissist who she claims is highly manipulative, plays the victim and is passive-aggressive. “You will feel sorry for them because of their victim mentality,” she adds.

Narcissists that are particularly into their looks are identified as somatic narcissists, with Ruprai describing them as “slick and polished, arrogant and have to have the latest of everything”.

If you come across a narcissist who flaunts their success, they may be a cerebral narcissist according to Ruprai. “Cerebral narcissists withhold sex,” she explains. “They are intelligent and successful. They are knowledgeable. They flaunt their success in order to entice their supply.”

“Parasitic narcissists look down on their victims and make you feel unloved,” she mentions. “They look for strong and resilient supply. Like a parasite, they feed off their victims.”

How to identify these 5 different types of narcissists, according to a therapist