TEN TOXIC BEHAVIOURS OF FEMALE COVERT NARCISSISTS

By: Khalif Barkhadle,
Digital Journalist

Published On:5th October 2024

Narcissism is a personality trait where someone has an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for admiration. While we often hear about the loud, boastful narcissists, there is another type that’s much harder to spot—the covert narcissist. They’re just as damaging but hide behind a mask of modesty and victimhood.

Female covert narcissists can be particularly tricky to identify because they don’t fit the stereotype of a narcissist. They often appear shy, sweet, or even selfless, but beneath this facade, they engage in behaviors that can be incredibly harmful to those around them. These behaviors are subtle and manipulative, making it easy to get caught up in their web without even realizing it.

Today, we are talking about some things that are really common in female covert narcissists but are very rarely talked about. These 10 things that we are about to describe are not symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder; however, they can help you identify toxic patterns that are associated with covert narcissism.

Let’s dive in and uncover these behaviours one by one so you can be better prepared to deal with any covert narcissists in your life.

Number 1: Big arguments over nothing.

Female covert narcissists are masters at making a mountain out of a molehill. They are constantly catastrophizing and…