How to Spot Covert Narcissists in Your Friend Circle
Covert narcissism is the type of narcissism that flies under the radar and can harm you.
“It’s better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you’ll drift in that direction.” — Warren Buffet
In order to live a happier, more productive, more fulfilling life, you should hang out with good, talented people according to billionaire investor Warren Buffet — not people who think they are better than you and are actually trying to drag you down.
Most people know about the classic narcissist — somebody who always makes things about them, has little empathy, and asks a lot of others. They know about the behaviors of narcissists, such as gaslighting: a form of psychological manipulation in which someone will accuse you of doing something bad that they are in fact doing, making you doubt yourself and question your own reality.
However, most people aren’t aware of covert narcissists — otherwise known as ‘closet’ narcissists — who are sapping at your happiness quietly and discreetly.
This is a guide on how to find them and deal with them.
