Number 4: Unsolicited Advice
They can’t seem to just listen and be supportive. But where a grandiose narcissist will overtly assert their opinions and advice and tell you what your problem is even though you never asked, a covert narcissist will typically give their advice in more subtle and passive-aggressive ways.
For example, let’s say you’re stressed out at work. A narcissist might feign concern for a brief moment, especially if there’s any gossip to be had, but then they’ll go on to talk about when they had this same problem or offer any genuine support. They typically get very offended if you act superior by telling them what’s best for you.
Number 5: Playing the Victim
They excel at playing the victim in various situations, manipulating narratives to portray themselves as being misunderstood and treated unfairly. You will not be able to finish a story without them interrupting to talk about how they’ve suffered worse than you. It’s a lot of “poor me” and how everyone is to blame for whatever problems they’re having. A narcissist is never, ever the bad guy in their story, no matter how badly they’ve behaved. So pay attention when someone is quick to blame others but always has excuses for their bad behavior, unable to take any accountability for their role in the recurring relationship problems that they’re having.
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Number 6: Self-Centered
Narcissists are incredibly self-centered. No matter how many times you try to create space for a mutually satisfying conversation, a narcissist will almost always shift the focus back to their favorite topic. So they go on long rants about themselves and whatever it is that they are interested in. You don’t get much opportunity to speak, and when you do, it’s guided by the narcissist.
For example, let’s say they ask what you like to do for fun, and you say, “Oh, I love hiking,” and you’re just about to tell them about a fun hiking trip you went on. But the narcissist says, “Oh, that’s great,” and they start telling you about all the hiking they’ve done or switch to their favorite activities with no real interest in you.
Or maybe they ask about your views on a certain subject, and then midway through your first sentence, they cut you off and go on a long monologue about what they think. They didn’t want your perspective; instead, they were creating an opening for themselves to talk about what they wanted to talk about.
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