The 7 Signs You’re Dealing With a Covert Narcissist (And Why It’s Destroying Your Mental Health)

Jun 14, 2025

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A snarling wolf disguised in a sheep’s wool cloak stares directly ahead, exposing sharp teeth beneath the deception. The image symbolizes hidden danger, manipulation, and the threat of predators who present themselves as protectors.

They don’t look like the narcissists in movies. They’re your colleague, your partner, maybe even your parent. Here’s how to spot them before they break you.

You know that feeling when someone makes you question your own reality? When you walk away from conversations feeling drained, confused, and somehow wrong? When you find yourself constantly defending your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to someone who claims to care about you?

Welcome to the world of covert narcissism. And if you recognize that feeling, you’re not alone and you’re not crazy.

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