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Khalif Barkhadle
5 min readJun 22, 2024

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TEN STRANGE BEHAVIOURS ONLY COVERT NARCISSISTS EXHIBIT.
By: Khalif Barkhadle
Digital Journalist
Published On: 22nd June,2024

We all know that narcissism is a personality disorder where people have an inflated sense of self-importance and crave and lack empathy. But covert narcissists take a more sneaky approach to manipulating and controlling others. So, here are ten Strange Behaviors only covert narcissists exhibit, giving us a glimpse into their secret nature and how they affect relationships.

Number 1: Covert narcissists exhibit excessive self-pity.
They love playing the victim to gain sympathy and support. They master the art of presenting themselves as helpless and vulnerable, even when they do not feel that way. By doing this, covert narcissists dodge any blame or criticism that might come their way. It’s a clever way to avoid facing consequences or being held accountable for their actions.

Number 2: Emotional manipulation.
Covert narcissists deeply understand human emotions and how to use them to their advantage. They employ guilt trips to make others feel bad for not meeting their expectations. You might hear them say things like, “If you cared about me, you would do this for me.” Gaslighting is another classic move they pull off. They twist the truth, deny or belittle others’ feelings, and make their…

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Khalif Barkhadle
Khalif Barkhadle

Written by Khalif Barkhadle

I'M A DIGITAL JOURNALIST, CONTENT WRITER WITH A PASSION FOR CREATING INFORMATIVE CONTENT FOR A WIDE RANGE OF AUDIENCES. SKILLED IN CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING

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