Definition:
Covert narcissist woh hota hai jo bahar se shant, sensitive, aur humble dikhai deta hai, lekin andar se deeply insecure, manipulative aur entitlement se bhara hota hai. Ye narcissist apni superiority ko directly express nahi karta, balki victim ban kar, ya emotional manipulation se doosron ko control karta hai.
Key Traits:
- Victim mentality
- Silent treatment dena
- Passive-aggressive behavior
- Constant validation chahiye hoti hai
- Dusron ko guilt feel karwana
Example:
Anjali ke father hamesha kehte the, “Maine tumhare liye sab kuch chhod diya, aur tum mujhe ignore karte ho.” Bahar se wo emotional aur self-sacrificing dikhte the, lekin asal mein wo har baar guilt ka use karke Anjali ko control karte the. Ye covert narcissism ka clear example hai.