- The person doubts the commitment, loyalty, or trustworthiness of another, convinced that others are deceiving them. This could also be a form of projection where the person is actually uncommitted, disloyal, and untrustworthy themselves. Unable to accept this, they develop a self-created illusion whereby their heinous attitudes are projected onto the other person.
- They read hidden meanings into innocent remarks or casual looks of others. They perceive the intentions of others to be in alignment with their own agendas rather than seeing them objectively.
- The person is unforgiving and holds grudges for imagined wrongdoings.
- The person is often controlling and jealous of others. This can be particularly apparent when working in groups where others display talents and abilities this person does not possess.
- They cannot see their role in problems or conflicts and believe they are always right. When cornered by logic or facts, they often deflect to a well-worn passive-aggressive stance of acting as if the other person is out of control or not being professional, notwithstanding their own indefensible position.