7. They will regret leaving if they think their new partner is inferior to you.
If a covert narcissist leaves you and then finds another partner, they’ll constantly compare the two of you. Once the new partner always comes up as inferior to you, they’ll most likely regret leaving you. They’re likely to believe they deserve the best and will only be happy with someone more attractive, successful, or intelligent than you. Narcissists only stay with you as long as they think they can do better.
The reason for this is that covert narcissists are defined by their need to feel superior, and they’re constantly seeking out ways to confirm their superiority. Suppose they find themselves in a relationship with someone less intelligent or capable than you. In that case, it can be tough to maintain the illusion of superiority; they need to stay motivated.
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Suppose the new person isn’t as intelligent or as capable as you. In that case, the covert narcissist may feel like they’re not living up to their potential, which will cause them anxiety. They may even feel ashamed for being drawn to someone who doesn’t compare well to you though they never admit it.
8. They will regret leaving you when they feel like their new partners have made them look bad in front of others or in public.
The biggest thing that makes covert narcissists regret leaving you is when they feel like their new partners have made them look bad in front of other people or in public. They want to be seen as the best in every situation, and when they are not, it makes them feel less than they think. A covert narcissist has a fragile ego that will feel ashamed if they are seen as less than perfect. They are always looking for someone to make them look good, and if they find someone who doesn’t do that, they’ll move on quickly.
Covert narcissists thrive on power and control in all aspects of their lives. Still, they need it the most regarding relationships with others. When you feel them, they no longer have complete control over you; you were just a pawn in the game for them, and now that you are gone, their game board is missing a critical piece. Narcissists fear that they will never again have this type of complete control over another person.
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