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What is the difference between charisma and narcissism?
While one of these qualities can be inspiring and create strong connections, the other can leave you feeling used, frustrated, and resentful.
Charisma and narcissism are two qualities in people that always attract attention. But while one may inspire and create strong connections, the other may leave you feeling used, frustrated, and even resentful.
As psychologist Mark Travers writes for Forbes, the difference between these qualities is not always obvious. At the same time, understanding this difference can help us understand why we are drawn to some people while others, despite their charm, leave us with the feeling that something is wrong.
1. Charisma creates connection, narcissism is self-focused.
Both charisma and narcissism produce…