A delicate skill, covert narcissism is a sneaky technique of manipulation disguised under smiles, pretended apathy, and deliberate detachment. From my experience, there is a pattern — a set of hidden narcissist signals — that expose their actual cha…

I. Introduction: The Illusion of Fairness Give up believing that in a mixed family a stepparent who seems fair and even-tempered is always a good influence. Underneath that polished appearance of calm and objectivity, hidden narcissists might be lur…