• Extreme sensitivity to criticism. • Feelings of insecurity • Passive-aggressive behavior. ... • Tendency to put themselves down. ... • Shy or withdrawn nature. ... • Feelings of depression and anxiety. ... • Tendency to hold grudges. ... • Envy
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Uh oh. I think I might be a covert narcissist too then (except for the shy/withdrawn nature).
"Extreme" sensitivity to criticism is totally subjective, and quite possibly generational. The older I get the less I care, but when I was young criticism was very hard to take. Now we have bred swathes of young people who scream 'bully!' when taken to task for just about anything.
Seriously - this list describes the not-so-perfect-but-perfectly-human traits of lots and lots of genuinely kind, caring people I know. I would hate them to read this list and start doubting themselves.
