The subtle warning signs of covert narcissism that you probably missed
Have you found yourself entangled with a covert narcissist? These are the early warning signs you probably missed.
by: E.B. Johnson
We hear a lot about narcissists and their bad behavior, but what happens when the narcissist in your life isn’t quite as overt? Not all narcissists rage through life with the same self-centered swagger and bravado as the rest. To some, their dance for control is a quiet one waged in the shadows of passive-aggressive behavior, and subtly manipulative designs.
How do you handle the covert narcissist in your life? How do you spot them, and how do you deal with them once they’re identified? There’s a lot that goes into this process, but it begins with a radical dose of brutal self-honesty. You have to take off your rose-tinted glasses and see the other person as they truly are. Then, you have to take resolute action in the name of your own wellbeing. After all, the narcissist in your life aren’t looking out for you. They’re looking out for themselves.
Not all narcissists are created equal.
We’ve been sold a very particular image of the narcissist, and this image is usually that of a domineering…
