Do you feel undervalued in your marriage lately? Have your attempts to connect been dismissed or criticized? You may be noticing concerning patterns in how you relate.
This quiz will help you reflect on behaviors like lack of empathy, manipulation, arrogance, and superiority in your partnership. Your answers will provide perspective on whether your husband’s conduct seems problematic or within normal bounds.
The goal is understanding, not accusations. Reflecting mindfully can reveal if certain dynamics are unhealthy versus mere communication issues that counseling could improve.
If patterns of disrespect emerge, this quiz can empower you to enforce boundaries, seek counseling, or make difficult changes.
Let’s begin.
Have you noticed your husband frequently seeking admiration or attention from others?
Does your husband display a lack of empathy towards others, including yourself?
Has your husband displayed manipulative behavior to get what he wants?
Does your husband have a grandiose sense of self-importance or superiority?
Does your husband frequently deflect blame onto others when confronted with criticism?
Has your husband exhibited signs of entitlement or a belief that he deserves special treatment?
Does your husband exhibit jealousy or envy towards others' achievements or possessions?
Does your husband prioritize his own needs and desires over those of others, including yours?
Does your husband often try to control or manipulate situations to maintain his superiority?
Has your husband displayed patterns of grandiosity or an exaggerated sense of self-importance?
Does your husband lack empathy or show little concern for others' feelings?
Does your husband frequently seek admiration or validation from others?
Does your husband tend to make everything about himself in conversations, focusing mainly on his own experiences and achievements?
Has your husband shown signs of entitlement, expecting special treatment or privileges without considering others' needs or feelings?
Does your husband display a lack of accountability for his actions, often blaming others or making excuses to avoid taking responsibility?
Does your husband have a history of exploiting others for his own gain, whether it's in relationships, work, or other areas of life?
Does your husband often manipulate situations to maintain control over others?
Has your husband exhibited a sense of superiority or entitlement?
Does your husband show little empathy towards others?
Does your husband seek constant admiration and validation?
Is My Husband A Covert Narcissist Quiz?
Negative
Based on your responses, it appears that you are not seeing signs of covert narcissism in your husband. He demonstrates humility, empathy, and respect towards others, suggesting a healthy level of self-awareness and consideration for those around him.
Unsure
Based on your responses, it appears that you are uncertain about whether your husband's behavior indicates covert narcissism. Further observation and reflection may be necessary to determine whether these traits are consistently present or only occur occasionally.
Likely
Based on your responses, it appears that you are showing signs that your husband might have tendencies towards covert narcissism. His behaviors occasionally match traits associated with seeking control, feeling entitled, and displaying a lack of empathy.
Positive
Based on your responses, it appears that you are likely dealing with a covert narcissist as a husband. His behavior consistently shows signs of feeling superior, manipulating others for control, and lacking empathy.
About Ethan Archer
Ethan is a writer and editor dedicated to exploring the dynamics of modern relationships. He also plays a pivotal role in shaping the editorial direction of RelationUp.