Have you ever encountered someone who seems to pull the strings of your emotions without you even realizing it? A female covert narcissist is a master of manipulation, and the scariest part is how subtle these tactics can be so subtle that they’re often invisible to everyone else, and sometimes even to the victim.
Today I’m diving into the top 10 subtle manipulation tactics female covert narcissists use to control and destabilize those around them. Stick around until the end, because I’ll also reveal three reasons why they work so hard to keep these toxic behaviors under wraps.
1. Silent Punishments
Covert narcissists love using silence as a weapon. They might suddenly withdraw communication, affection, attention, approval, or even intimacy without any explanation. This leaves you feeling anxious, confused, and desperate to figure out what’s wrong and fix it.
They’ll disguise this as “needing space” or “feeling disconnected,” often pinning the blame on you for their mood shift. If you try to address it no matter how respectfully they’ll have a reasonable excuse, subtly training you to work harder to regain their favor. Unlike overt narcissists, they don’t need to lash out; they gain control through quiet, emotional manipulation.
Continue reading on the next page
Sharing Is Caring!
