When your best friend is a covert narcissist
Dealing with a toxic friend? Be careful. They could be a covert narcissist.
by: E.B. Johnson
Is your friendship toxic or exhausting? If you feel like this connection is one sided, it may be possible that you’re dealing with a covert narcissist. Narcissists are charming, and they know how to pinpoint our weaknesses in exceptional ways. The covert narcissist is especially dangerous and can find their way easily into our social circles. Do you feel like your friend may be a narcissist in disguise? Educate yourself, look out for the signs, and take action to protect yourself in the most conflict-free fashion that you can.
Signs your friend is a covert narcissist.
Friendships are complex and dynamic. In a way, we’re merging our lives with someone else who has different ideas and interests than us. That always takes a bit of balance, but with the covert narcissist this is even harder to accomplish. Does your friend insist on getting their own way? Do they exist in a state of perpetual victimhood? Or drain you with their negativity and complaints? It’s time for you to be honest and admit the signs you’ve been ignoring.
