Narcissists often leave us feeling confused because they do not think like us. They are not reasonable individuals who consider others in their decisions. Instead, they are self-centred and inwardly focused. They cannot understand your perspective, which makes them perplexing when you try to make sense of their behaviour. You are thinking like a rational, sane person, and that is why you feel confused. Narcissists never truly know what they want. They are highly reactive and constantly on the...

Covert narcissists differ significantly from overt narcissists, although they may share some similar traits. Overt narcissists are often easy to identify—they are upfront about their self-centredness, frequently bragging about their accomplishments, connections, and material wealth. They often put others down because they know they can get away with it, confident that people will continue to support them regardless of their behaviour. Covert narcissists, however, are very different. They are...

They hate your physical attractiveness. They hate your physical features. They despise that you may be aesthetically pleasing. They loathe your sexual attractiveness and desirability because it elicits envy and resentment from the narcissist. This is because it draws admiration from everyone else. The narcissist is jealous of your physical beauty. They wish they looked as pleasing and attractive as you do. When you're in a relationship with a narcissist, they will turn you into a shell of who...