A great many people desire a long lasting, loving, and mutually fulfilling relationship. Between two emotionally balanced individuals who are committed, communicate, and show one another mutual respect, this is a worthy and attainable goal. However, sometimes we get into a relationship with someone that seems to go well for a period of time, then it becomes hurtful, bewildering, and confusing as the partner acts out in ways that seem harsh or unfeeling. If you’re experiencing this, it is possible that your partner might be suffering from a personality disorder such as narcissism. Narcissists can seem normal and loving at first, but over time it becomes clear that their needs are paramount in the relationship. Here are 6 signs your partner might be a narcissist:
1. He or she lacks empathy, causing him or her to do things that are callous and self serving.
2. He or she is willing to exploit others regardless of the potential consequences to others.
3. He or she believes in his or her inflated self worth. The world owes him or her preferential treatment, and he or she expects to associate with special people and institutions. There is often a superior or haughty attitude present.
4. He or she thinks in highly idealized terms, such as in absolute power, beauty, or love. Your partner may one moment put you on an unrealistic pedestal, then devalue you completely as worthless the next (usually after you cease to be a source of enough praise).
5. Your partner has an extreme need for praise, admiration, and may exaggerate accomplishments or behave in various ways to get that “fix.”
6. Your partner gets extremely jealous of the accomplishments of others.
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