Psychologist Explains the Body Language of Narcissists

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Emotions leak out in body laguage, and there are things that people with narcissism often engage in to manipute others. In this video, we're going to talk about how to interpret the body language of narcissists.

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Dr. G is a clinical psychologist. He is a published author, entrepreneur, and currently conducts psychotherapy, and couples’ therapy.

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[sieksenss]

When you’re in a room
with a narcissist and you’re in a chair and the narcissist is standing and leaning forward over the table, or slamming on the table, you can make an even more dominant posture by leaning backwards with your hands behind your head. It deactivates them and works amazingly

[HeatherFaraMS]

Neutral look with dead arms were central in my marriage and l was constantly asking what he was thinking or expressing because l could sense the hostility…it’s a type of gaslighting that destroys you from the inside out…

[laughingwaters]

So many more things I can remember. 1. Walking in front of me wherever we went. 2. Giving me a side glance when I would share something or ask a question. (face forward barely looking at me but only with his eyes ..not turning his head to me and ignoring my question..so silent treatment.) 3. Holding the first consonant of each word out twice as long: If you Sssshhhhow me a book, I might tttthhhink about it...this was with hostility in the voice during the crazy fights that made no sense to me. 4. Coming home from work and walking very loudly with dress shoes on...again this was done in an intimidating way..5. Laughing at me when I was upset about financial decisions he made without my knowledge...this almost seemed sadistic because he thought it was hundreds more...lol.

[josiek]

Narcissists have a typical chin thrust/ tilt upwards. And then looking down their nose at you. This is a red flag for me.

[shelleymays]

I have a narcissist nephew. I figured it out one day, when I spotted the gleam of happiness in his eyes, from starting a topic that he knew would bother me. From that moment on, whenever I see him I deadpan all my conversations with him. He avoids me now. He also takes up space in his body language. Love this topic

[Chirokelley]

Two subjects that fascinate me: Body language and Narcissists

[drgexplains]

Have you ever noticed this sort of body language in anyone around you?

[karenkennedy]

Thanks, my husband is a narcissistic! I am on to him! I am an empath. I am getting good at reading faces, and body language., the narcissistic smile, when he is enjoying your pain that he caused. He does not feel respect boundaries or space.

[BlackCoffeeee]

As someone with NPD I agree with most of this. Cerebral narcissists are more likely to do 'steepling'.
I would suggest that the biggest indicator of a narcissist, in terms of body language, is unusual or 'off' touching patterns and space occupancy.
Covert and somatic narcissists can be far too touchy-feely. They always want to hug or rub your arm in 'solidarity' etc. They do this to train you to rely on them physically and emotionally.
Cerebral/sadistic narcissists can handle you and everyone/everything else very roughly. They often roughhouse you and if you complain they make you feel like you're being a sissy. They're training you to accept pain.
Eye contact can also be too piercing and intense. Covert narcissists usually master the 'look of love/kindness'. They can exude deep 'sympathy' and 'compassion' from their eyes. Be wary of people who give you 'saintly' or 'angelic' looks and vibes, they'll most likely be a covert narcissist.
Lastly, watch for a lack of natural flow in conversations. Narcissists can stay silent and listen 'compassionately' for hours on end as you pour your heart out. They're basically drawing out information on your vulnerabilities to use against you later.
Overt narcissists often cut you off mid-sentence, turn the topic back to them or change the topic to teasing someone else a little too much. They're also very prone to ranting about their pet subject and often talk about how they're the only one who's right while everyone else is stupid.
If a person seems too-good-to-be-true you're most likely dealing with a narcissist. All the same things may also apply to sufferers of other cluster B disorders.

[markmeadows]

I like how you go right in to the meat of the information. I read, of jabbering about products nobody wants to by. I subscribed.

[Willowtree]

The classic SMIRK is very degrading and manipulative and I have seen it many times with people that think the world of themselves.

[FentanylKilledMyChild]

My ex husband always leaned in to me so close I couldn’t think

[Moxie-kbeh]

Yes lived with a Narcissist for 13 years until he was done with me.. I was no longer of any use to him…thank you for the talk!

[Dizzydollie]

I’m on the spectrum and do steepling so much. I’m not around people enough to care to stop, but I definitely do it. 😂
I had no idea it came off that way.

[juliataylor]

I’m watching your video and my dog is leaning into me, so naturally, I look him straight in the eye and call him a narcissist 😂

[stefaniatauriel]

Wanted to check all of those features on my previous narcissistic boss, but realised that when she was attacking me I always was too scared to even look at her. That’s how she made me feel🥲

[keep_focused]

Really enjoy your body language segments. Again, superb explanations.

[Delatta]

Hi Dr. G. You described just about every politician in the Government. Man, what does that tell us?

[dragonclaws]

He really never looks at or smiles at me. He will smirk at his phone. He walks quite ahead of me too a lot to where he has lost me in a Lowes. Just leaves me behind. Yes he will stick his finger in your face at least I now know the rage I feel at that is common and normal.

[ILoveWoolerbear]

Dr. G. You're the greatest person on YouTube. You've helped me so much in understanding trauma and having to deal with narcissistic siblings and former partners who have tried to destroy my spirit and happiness.