We can all be selfish at times, but when does "sometimes selfish" turn into a problem? If someone you know has more than a few of these characteristics, they may be a covert narcissist! For more information, and an online test developed by psychologists, read the original article here: https://www.instantcheckmate.com/crimewire/2016/03/22/characteristics-covert-narcissist/

1. 7 CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST

2. We can all
recognize the signs
of a narcissist.

3. They’re selfish. Vain.
Arrogant. Pompous.
Aggressive.
We can all
recognize the signs
of a narcissist.

4. But what is a
covert narcissist?

5. Someone who has
similar traits as an
overt narcissist, but
displays them
differently.
But what is a
covert narcissist?

6. An overt narcissist is
aggressively
confident, while a
covert narcissist is
insecure, sensiKve,
and vulnerable.
But what is a
covert narcissist?

7. Let’s look at the 7
characterisKcs of a
covert narcissist.

8. 1. Quiet Smugness And Superiority
CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST
They will use nonverbal cues, like eye-rolling and
loud sighs, to show you they don’t care what you
have to say.

9. 2. Self-Absorption
CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST
Covert narcissists aren’t interested in a
conversation that isn’t about them.

10. 3. Lack Of Empathy
CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST
They don’t care how their actions affect others or
if another person is going through a hard time.

11. 4. Passive-Aggressiveness
CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST
Since they don’t enjoy confrontation, they will be
sneaky with their insults.

12. CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST
Since they don’t enjoy confrontation, they will be
sneaky with their insults.
Instead of saying that they are too important
for your party, they will simply agree to join,
and then completely blow you off.
4. Passive-Aggressiveness

13. CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST
Their exaggerated sense of self means they have
a very hard time taking criticism.
5. Highly Sensitive

14. CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST
Their exaggerated sense of self means they have
a very hard time taking criticism.
They can’t believe someone doesn’t see their
worth and are enraged if they feel slighted.
5. Highly Sensitive

15. 6. The “Misunderstood Special Person”
CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST
An extreme sense of entitlement leads covert
narcissists to believe that IF someone doesn’t
like them—

16. CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST
An extreme sense of entitlement leads covert
narcissists to believe that IF someone doesn’t
like them—
it’s only because they are so misunderstood.
6. The “Misunderstood Special Person”

17. 7. Impersonal And Difficult Relationships
CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST
Coverts have trouble forming genuine relationships
for several reasons.

18. CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST
Coverts have trouble forming genuine relationships
for several reasons.
7. Impersonal And Difficult Relationships
• They don’t believe others deserve their attention.

19. CHARACTERISTICS OF
A COVERT NARCISSIST
Coverts have trouble forming genuine relationships
for several reasons.
• They don’t believe others deserve their attention.
• They hold everyone at a distance so nobody can
see their true self.
7. Impersonal And Difficult Relationships

20. We’re all guilty of being selfish
or overly sensitive at times.

21. But if you, or someone you know, displays
several of these characteristics…

22. You may be dealing with a
covert narcissist.

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