5 Ways To Identify A Covert Narcissist
#3 They express anger and resentment with passive-aggressive comments.
The classic narcissist is often thought of as charming, charismatic, and confident. However, not all narcissists are like that.
Some of them hide behind a mask of sensitivity and passive-aggressiveness. Instead of being obvious in their elevated sense of self and their arrogance when interacting with others, their narcissism manifests in much more subtle ways — which makes them much more difficult to identify.
Covert narcissists have the same core psychological issues as overt narcissists: lack of empathy, the need for admiration, deep insecurities and feelings of inadequacy, the tendency to control others, etc. The big difference lies in the tactics they use to meet their needs.
Here are 5 ways to identify a covert narcissist.
1. They’re emotionally fragile and get offended very easily.
Covert narcissists are extremely sensitive to anything that they perceive as criticism. They have a very fragile ego that feels threatened by the slightest display of dissatisfaction, which means you’re constantly walking on eggshells when you’re around them.
