Is your partner a narcissist? Discover the signs before it's too late

Surely you've heard someone called "narcissist", but do you understand the true meaning of this term?

Narcissism is much more than pure vanity or exaggerated self-love. It is a personality disorder, and can even be dangerous for those who relate to these people.

In this article, we'll explore how to identify a partner narcissistWhat are the signs that they have this disorder, and what are the main weapons of manipulation that they use?

What is a narcissist?

People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) have an exaggerated sense of self-importance, an insatiable need for admiration and a a total lack of empathy for others.

The narcissist (a term that refers to the myth of Narcissus), mind constantly without feeling guilty, and manipulates people to maintain a sense of superiority, which has a profound impact on the mental health of its victims.

This means that, deep down, he doesn't see people as individuals, but as extensions of himself, used to feed their self-esteem or fulfill their desires.

Once control is established, the mask falls, and that's when the abuses begin.

Signs that your partner is a narcissist

There is more than one type of narcissistand you can find out more about the types of narcissism and the most common forms of manipulation they use in this other article.

Below is a list of common behaviors that most narcissists have. They won't have all the behaviors, as it depends on the type of narcissismBut if you observe more than 3 of these behaviors in your partner (or ex), be alert, because he can be narcissistic.

• Excessive need for admiration - He's always looking for praise and validation and feels dissatisfied if he's not the center of attention.
• Lack of emp... see more