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How to Stop Attracting Covert Narcissists: 4 Effective Techniques to Protect Yourself

Sherile Turner-Myles
6 min readMar 28, 2023

Are you tired of attracting and getting involved with covert narcissists who drain you emotionally and mentally? Do you feel like you always end up in the same toxic relationship pattern despite your best efforts to avoid it?

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Dealing with covert narcissists can be a challenging and draining experience. These individuals are masters at hiding their narcissism and often appear charming and humble on the surface. However, over time, they can become manipulative and emotionally draining.

It’s time to take control and learn how to stop attracting covert narcissists. In this article, we’ll discuss several practical strategies to help you break free from this cycle, including releasing fantasies and being more realistic about potential partners, stopping self-sacrificing and people-pleasing behaviours, setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, and focusing on self-love and self-care. By implementing these strategies, you can shift your energy and mindset to attract healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Here are five ways to stop attracting covert narcissists:

  1. Be clear about your boundaries:

One of the most effective ways to stop attracting covert narcissists is by being clear about your boundaries…

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Sherile Turner-Myles
Sherile Turner-Myles

Written by Sherile Turner-Myles

I write about Covert Narcissism and other Personality Disorders, and how they impact relationships.

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