Subtle Digs Covert Narcissists Use To Belittle You

“What does it mean when a narcissistic is concern trolling you?  It usually means they’re looking to get in a subtle dig without you holding them accountable for it, and  they’re looking for an easy way to hold you down when you’re climbing to the top or daring to feel too good about yourself. Remember abusive, covert narcissists aren’t actually worry-warts-they’re sadistic, entitled people who always need to feel ahead of everyone. Lest you prove their false sense of superiority wrong or gain something that they covet because of their pathological envy, you’ll be sure to encounter jealousy and underhanded attacks from a covert narcissist who always needs to feel like they’ve won.”  ~Shahida Arabi, MA pg 132-133~