narcissism
5 warning signs your partner is probably a narcissist
A narcissist is usually unhappy himself – and needs a victim who he can drag into his abyss.
Narcissists are pure, manipulative poison in a relationship – and they always manage to blame their victims for everything. You can recognize them immediately by these warning signs!
Actually, she just wanted to please him – and yet Laura (name changed by the editors) only got angry accusations. The hoped-for romantic evening ends in a fight and tears. And like countless times before, Laura begins to doubt herself: Maybe she wasn’t paying enough attention? Did she really misunderstand him? And can’t she actually be happy to have such a popular, charming, successful man as a partner – even if his wishes and decisions always seem to be more important than her own?
Narcissists: That’s how you recognize them
This crisis reveals what makes narcissistic relationships so treacherous: the victims suffer – while at the same time blaming themselves for their unhappiness. Morbid narcissists are real pros at manipulating their environment and hiding their own abysses behind a charming facade. Luckily, there are clear warning signs with which they give themselves away quickly.
Unhappy and looking for validation
If they weren’t such insufferable bitches, you could almost feel sorry for narcissists. They lead a miserable, miserable life and they know it very well themselves. They can only feel better when they can get recognition and applause from the outside – and when they can drag another person down into their own misery.
A vicious circle in which nobody becomes happy
As in a sick game, the partner is courted and caressed – and then left cold and humiliated. Often these outbursts of anger are provided with clear indications that the affected partners are “their own fault” and the narcissist himself cannot understand “why he can put up with her”. They usually rob their victims of their self-esteem so much that they ruefully ask for “forgiveness”. The narcissist relishes the attention of being begged – and returns benevolence and tenderness as a “reward.” This vicious circle keeps turning until the victim finally finds the jump, or the narcissist looks for a new target for his pathological game. Therefore, pay close attention to these warning signs – because with them a narcissist unmasks himself in the first days of a relationship.