Understanding covert narcissism is like peeling back the layers of an onion, revealing complexities that can be both intriguing and alarming. These individuals don’t fit the mold of the classic, overt ...

When a covert narcissist experiences interpersonal dysfunction or a lack of reinforcement they seek, this can trigger their ...

Experts have proposed categorizing narcissists into a variety of different subtypes, but a popular breakdown in the zeitgeist of late is grandiose (or over), vulnerable (or covert), communal, ...

Narcissistic individuals often revisit the past as ego-stabilization by revisiting memories, achievements or routines that ...

Taylor Swift sings on her album Midnights, "Did you hear my covert narcissism I disguise as altruism like some kind of congressman?" But "covert narcissism" is much more than a catchy lyric—it's ...

When you think of a narcissist, you probably picture someone whose behavior is grandiose, entitled and arrogant — what’s known as an overt narcissist. But there’s another, lesser-known type of ...

In a world where appearances often mask true intentions, navigating personal and professional relationships can be a minefield. Encountering a covert narcissist can be especially disorienting. Unlike ...

POV: You just got home from a party with your partner and the mood is bleak. You got into a heated argument during the drive back because they were being standoffish the entire night and refused to ...