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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI never knew my best friend of 40+ years was a covert Narcissist
My best friend, my business Partner. My Brother from another Mother. Has no feelings,concern,loyalty whatsoever to me.
If we were on a boat with a gun and 12 hours worth of water, he would shoot me to have 24 hours worth.
I never knew or understood what a covert Narcissist was and how pathologically evil they are.
They don't have conversations, they prod for things to use against you for control.
You told your best bud a secret 20 years ago, they remember and weaponize it.
They trust no one.
I spent a few hundred hours watching you tube videos about these monsters and they are all alike. Its like there is a Dickhead playbook they all use.
I want anyone reading this to ask themselves if they know a person like this:
1) who Trust no one
2) chronic complainer
3) delusions of unobtainable grandeur
4) Love to argue over nothing.
5) can't take criticism
6) scream when they hear the word no?
7) seem to enjoy frustrating/angering you
8) Sometimes you see them smile when you have a bad day.
9) cheat a lot/Drink
10) buy you gifts
11) seem to lack empathy
12) don't really have any hobbies that aint yours.
13) they hold grudges forever
There are many more
Do you feel frustrated, drained, icky after talking to someone?
You may have a covert Narcissist in your midst.
They are like Poison snakes that look like nonpoisonous snakes.
They will take everything they can and manipulate and lie to you.
I never knew about these monsters.
And they are.

OldBaldy1701E
(7,625 posts)They are monsters. They are not worth your time.
However, it really hurts when it turns out to be your BFF or favorite relative or that cute girl downstairs that you really wanted to talk to.
Some of those wounds are deep, too. Some of them were like losing half of your body.
But make no mistake... you are better off for knowing it now rather than later. Take solace in that.
sky_masterson
(584 posts)This guy started making advances on my girlfriend of many years right after her mom died and she was in a deep depression.
He wanted to hurt me
Thank god my relationship is strong and he is ugly.
OldBaldy1701E
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debm55
(44,175 posts)your list.
sky_masterson
(584 posts)They enjoy hurting people.
OldBaldy1701E
(7,625 posts)Then, there are some that are just ignorant of the damage they cause. It is like living in a bubble for them. They can only see their own world. It is maddening to even try to deal with them because you cannot trust a word that comes out of their mouths! And, the more they know about you, the more they can try to manipulate you (or goad you) into doing their bidding.
They are masters. Shatter your heart and act like they have no idea what you are talking about because you were not that close anyway and it is just business and blah blah blah blah...
sky_masterson
(584 posts)I've caught him trying to convince me to break up with my lady,tried hard to convince me I'm depressed. His manipulations are very sloppy now.
I just wonder what he is yanking from our past to use against me probably even as I type this.
He raged in my face a few weeks ago, All I did was told him "I was relatively Happy"
The boy succubus lost it
sky_masterson
(584 posts)This guy is a Narcissist in treatment who lets you in on their mindsets.
Marie Marie
(10,144 posts)They are always the victim and no, they don't seem to lack empathy - they DO lack empathy. At least in my experience. Sorry you have had this "friend". Any one who has tried to have a close relationship with one knows how much damage they can cause until you finally understand what you have been dealing with.
sky_masterson
(584 posts)They totally lack empathy.