A lot of wisdom here... covert narcissists are the worst because they are so good at concealing their feeling of entitlement and superiority; they can play the victim, act weak and needy, so you feel obliged to give and give, adn they certainly act all grateful... but meanwhile you are being manipulated to death, catering to their neediness. and acting all vulnerable.... It was when I turned away form him, that his viciousness came out .