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Narcissism
3 Dangerous Assumptions About Covert Narcissists
The mindset “assume the best” can get you in a lot of trouble with these people
You just met someone two weeks ago, and they have rocked your world.
They seem to hang on to every last word you say. They can’t stop asking questions. They want to know everything there is to know about you. They want to understand you deeply.
You feel a strong connection with them like you’ve never felt like to anyone before. Although it’s been 14 days, it feels like you’ve known them for 14 years.
You may have just found your soulmate.
Or you may have just found a narcissist who is love bombing you.
Today we’re going to look at 3 assumptions you should not make until you get to know this person better. Although the advice below can be generalized to all narcissists, I have tailored it to the covert variety. Covert narcissists are hard to spot because they’re not brash and loud. They blend into the scenery and demand less attention than their malignant counterparts.
Listening does not equal empathy
Covert narcissists are great listeners, or so it would seem in the beginning. They ask…
