Signs of a Covert Narcissist
7. Creating Confusion
Narcissists, both overt and covert, tend to distort reality to their favor. One tactic narcissists commonly deploy is to create confusion surrounding certain events that may have not gone in their favor. For instance, if they want someone to feel bad about their behavior, they may not blame or shame but rather cause “the offender” to question his or her perception of the incident in question.
Narcissists create confusion to maintain control. By creating confusion, they elevate themselves to the “sure party, the one with all the answers and clarity.” As other parties begin to second-guess themselves, the narcissist can use the opportunity to manipulate and exploit them even more.
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