They pit people against one another covertly under the guise of concern.
You may only notice thesemicro-betrayalswhen you see the reactions of others.
A skilled female narcissist doesnt just spread gossip or rumors.
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Shesuggestswhat she wants people to believe about you under the guise of faux concern.
They take on your identity starting in subtle ways.
When we think of the female narcissist, we think ofmovies likeSingle White FemaleorThe Roommate.
This callousness in what they steal is what differentiates the female narcissist from just a garden-variety toxic person.
They may even start to look like you by dressing the way you do or changing their hair color.
This is a violation that can feel incredibly invasive.
The female narcissist is most evident in her microexpressions of sadistic glee when they provoke you.
They might compare you to other friends (i.e.
Rebeccas got a boyfriend now!
Were all coupled up.
When areyougoing to come join us and leave the single life?
Congratulations on your job promotion!
Too bad youll be working all those long hours though).
They attempt to dim your light especially if they think you surpass them in some way.
The narcissistic or psychopathic woman is no exception.
Either way, shes trying to hold on to the spotlight.
They attempt to partner poach, especially if they have psychopathic traits.
Even if the female psychopath has a loving and doting partner themselves, one is simply not enough.
They want the partners of other people as well.
They want to feel like they can one-up you.
This is the bang out of friend that is not to be trusted.
They express hints of envy at your success.
As noted before, thismalicious envycan be a key characteristic of narcissism according to research.
They could cheerlead your progress explicitly while at the same time deterring it behind closed doors.
They pry into your personal life even when they dont know you.
While they may disguise it as genuine interest, it can feel intrusive.
They might pretend they share the same experiences to get you to trust them.
Beware: this is the way they collect information they can use it against you later on.
They devalue and discard you once youre no longer useful to them.
Genuine friendships are built on true connection, mutual empathy, and trust.
If you are dealing with a female narcissist, it is important to detach and engage in healthy self-care.
You deserve only healthy relationships and friendships.
