5 Early Warning Signs that You Are Dealing with a Narcissist

1. Love Bombing/Mirroring Oh my god. This is it! This is what you’ve been waiting for! So much in common it’s uncanny. Amazing sexual chemistry. Lots of attention, interaction, and an immediate connection. The stuff dreams are made of, right? Wrong. The narcissist is an expert at this part. They know that anyone likes to feel special, and their tendency to seek out and court those who are possibly somewhat emotionally vulnerable or overly forgiving or insecure makes this even easier for them. The affection is laid on thick… they want the target to feel there is an intense connection so that they will let their guard down. It also will create confusion later on when the affection is withheld randomly. Mirroring the likes, dislikes, dreams, passions, etc., of the target intensifies the “bond” further. But beware, this is the initial trap laid by the narcissist. Someone who seems way too good to be true may be just that, if some of the following are also present. 2. Talking about themselves… constantly. The narcissist is fascinated by one thing and one thing only — themselves. You may start noticing that the conversation always shifts in their direction, that anytime you are talking about something “you” related, they quickly find a way to cut in or redirect back to them. They speak highly of their accomplishments, are often boastful, and seem to hold themselves in higher regard than most other people. It’s not always something you catch right off,...
Source: Psych Central - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Abuse Codependence Narcissism Personality Relationships & Love Self-Esteem Self-Help Emotional Manipulation Gaslighting Narcissistic Personality Disorder NPD Source Type: news