The Mind Of A Covert Narcissist | What To Look For
Barbara Heffernan・2 minutes read
Narcissism is a personality disorder affecting 10% of the population, with covert narcissists displaying subtle, manipulative behavior lacking true empathy and seeking admiration through backhanded compliments and lies. They use passive-aggressive communication, feign empathy, and manipulate others to meet their needs, often sabotaging relationships and work environments.
Insights
- Covert narcissism, a subtle and often unrecognized form of the disorder, involves individuals who present as fragile and charming while undermining self-esteem through backhanded compliments, showcasing contradictory public images compared to their true selves.
- These individuals rely on passive-aggressive communication, fake empathy, and manipulate others to meet their needs without directly stating them, often sabotaging relationships or work environments by lying, taking credit for others' work, and belittling others in private, leading to guilt and confusion in those trying to help.
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What are the characteristics of covert narcissism?
Covert narcissists lack empathy, have an overblown sense of entitlement, resist acknowledging faults, and sabotage relationships.
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