But while most of these people may just be a bit smug, some of them could have a form of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), especially if they're displaying covert narcissist traits.

Unlike their grandiose counterparts, covert narcissists don't command attention—they extract sympathy. They present themselves as sensitive, misunderstood souls who suffer more deeply than others.

Caroline Strawson spent 14 years married to a covert narcissist. While her life looked picture perfect from the outside, in reality, she says she was experiencing manipulation and emotional abuse ...

However, there are multiple types of narcissists, and some of them don't act in this way. On the flip side are the vulnerable or covert narcissists, who may be harder to spot since their ...

Micromanipulation is a subtle form of emotional abuse that narcissists use in their closest relationships to regain a sense of control: here’s how to recognise its damaging effects. Many of us ...

Unlike covert narcissists, who mask their behavior with self-pity, grandiose narcissists rely on charm and manipulation to thrive. Now, a new study has found grandiose narcissists are not only ...

But there’s another, lesser-known type of narcissism that often flies under the radar: It’s called “covert narcissism.” And while a covert narcissist’s behavior may be less obvious, it can be just as ...

Narcissistic Abuse is my specialty and currently the only patients I see. I am a specialist in covert narcissistic abuse and psychological indoctrination via trauma bonds much like Stockholm Syndrome.