We have all heard the jokes about difficult mothers-in-law, but when you are living it, the reality is far from funny. There is a specific, quiet type of toxicity called covert narcissism. This behavior can slowly erode your marriage and your mental health. Unlike the loud, boastful narcissist, the covert narcissist plays the victim. She uses guilt and subtle manipulation to keep her adult child—and you—under her thumb. If you have been feeling “too sensitive,” it is time to look at the patterns and stop making the boundary mistakes that fuel her fire.
