Number 4: Inconsistent body language.
A covert narcissist will often give mixed signals to confuse you and undermine your ability to trust your own perceptions. For example, they might smile while simultaneously using closed-off body language, such as crossed arms, to signal disengagement or resistance, even though their facial expressions are saying the opposite.
Number 5: Mocking or dismissive gestures.
A covert narcissist will frequently dismiss you by mocking you or acting in ways that make you feel like your needs and concerns are not valid. They will do things like roll their eyes, smirk sarcastically, or give you a blank stare while you’re expressing yourself, even if you’re being completely calm and genuine. They may also mimic the way you speak or exaggerate your actions to make you feel small. For a narcissist, ridiculing, dismissing, and belittling you enhances their sense of superiority.
Recommended Book: Becoming the Narcissist’s Nightmare: How to Devalue and Discard the Narcissist While Supplying Yourself- By Shahida Arabi.
Number 6: Covert sabotage.
A covert narcissist may engage in subtle ways to sabotage and undermine your confidence, creating confusion at every turn. This can include small but deliberate actions like failing to follow through on promises, changing plans without telling you, or subtly doing things to frustrate or inconvenience you. These actions are often disguised as accidents or simple mistakes that any reasonable person could make, making it nearly impossible for you to address them directly.
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