Signs You're Dating A Narcissist

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Published 2018-06-25
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Leading psychologist and author Dr. Ramani Durvasula walks us through how to spot the signs you're dating a narcissist. She draws advice from her bestselling book, "Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Surviving A Narcissistic Relationship". Dr. Ramani ends the interview with some encouraging advice that anyone can implement today.

"It's like looking into a mirror, and nothing's looking back at you."

She answers:
What defines a narcissist, and what behaviors are typical of a narcissist?
How many of those characteristics does someone have to have in order to be defined as a narcissist?
What is "gaslighting"?
What does it look like when two narcissists date each other?
Are narcissists self-aware?
Can you teach a narcissist empathy?
Nature vs. nurture: Is someone born a narcissist or do they become a narcissist?
What role does parenting play in creating a narcissist?
How can parents prevent narcissism?
How is the trait of narcissism different than narcissistic personality disorder?
Can a narcissistic person ever be truly "cured"?
What should someone expect if they want to break up with a narcissist?
How should someone manage their expectations if they want to continue dating a narcissist?

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All Comments (21)
  • @christanom7484
    You spend 10 minutes with a narcissist and need an entire week to recover from that encounter
  • @kunntakentay
    "Your heart will break on a daily basis." So very true
  • Speaking as someone who kept trying to make it work for 14 years. Get out as SOON as you can. Just trust yourself! You KNOW deep down what is going on, don’t push that voice away. You CAN get out. This relationship does NOT define you. There is hope, there is light. You ARE LOVED.
  • When she said "if you start feeling the need to voice record your conversations with them, maybe its time for you to go" , i felt thattttttt😭😭
  • @sr166
    They make u feel like you have memory loss
  • @Alassandros
    Here's the traits she lists in the video: 1. A person who lacks empathy 2. A person who's really entitled, meaning they expect special treatment to be given to them, but nobody else 3. They're very grandiose; They harbor huge fantasies. They only want to affiliate with people they think are as cool or as interesting as they are. 4. They're very superficial; They're very concerned about their appearance and the appearance of people around them. 5. They don't regulate their emotions very well; They're prone to throwing tantrums and are quick to anger, especially if they don't get their way. 6. They can be really hypersensitive to criticism; They can doll it out but absolutely can't take it. 7. They tend to be jealous 8. The engage in gaslighting 9. They don't tend to be very loyal 10. They tend to get pleasure out of the misery of other people 11. They tend to feel empty inside
  • @user-ye4tx2bj6s
    There are many different signs. These include spending time on phone that was not spent previously, withholding sex from you, withdrawing in communication with you, agitation or anger over Petty stuff or making up situations to get angry or agitated over, lying, being secretive in any way, randomly spending more time caring for and pampering oneself such as putting on makeup or wearing cologne or coloring hair etc. Any type of changed behavior that is not aimed at pleasing or benefiting your relationship. With all of that though, follow your gut. your gut is telling you that something isn't right and it's telling you that this could or is happening, therefore listen to it. Just Free yourself from all of it! Run and don't look back. Go 100% no contact. The mental and emotional abuse is not okay at all! Do not bring anything up to her. Don't try to rationalize or have a conversation about anything. Don't let her know that you know she's in narcissist. All of that can cause a narcissistic rage. If you have not yet witnessed one of those just trust me that you don't want to! A narcissistic rage is beyond any rage I have ever seen or witnessed in my entire life. I am an army combat veteran and served front lines for a year and afghanistan. I have abuse going back from as long as I can remember, the first time in my personal memory is 2 years old. With everything I have been involved in, and my rape, other sexual abuse, their physical abuse, etc in narcissistic rage is by far the worst! If you need to contact your local police department and start a new contact order. No one can protect you like you can! free yourself from it all and move forward in your life. The minute you run and go no contact is the minute your life begins again. If need be seek out professional help. Therapy is the best thing I did for myself. The best gift I gave to me! The abuse is so deep and overwhelming that having a professional guide you through the steps of the healing process is extremely beneficial! Just remember, there is great strength in asking for help. There is great lack and strength or no strength at all in putting on a mask and hiding behind the opinions of society and pretending that you are okay! As human beings we all witness A Time In our lives where we are not okay! Those that heal, move past, and move forward, and have a brighter future are those who ask for help and do the work that is needed through the help! I'm so sorry you are going through this and I wish you the very best! Good luck! Always remember that you are stronger than you believe you are, you are worthy and deserving of better and always, and you are enough just the way you are and who you are today! Take this time for you! Get yourself again. Fix that meal that you're all time favorite, rent that movie you've been wanting to see, have a guys night out with your best friends, remodel a room in your home, go purchase that item you've been wanting to for so long, just do for yourself! Self-acceptance, self-love, and being able to forgive yourself is far more important than what anyone else can give to you! Believe in who you are! You deserve nothing less than that! You're not alone! Feel free to tag me in any other questions that you have! I'll help if I can. Additionally you can hire a cyber expert to help you get remote access to their phone so you can track them and monitor all of their activities without them knowing. You may locate the top cyber specialists locally at Digitalinvestigate@gmail. com, where you can engage a well-trained professional to assist you..........
  • Narcissist people ALWAYS appear to be sweet to other people. But behind closed doors they are monsters! Every time they hurt you and you let them know, they make you feel like it's your fault and that you deserved it. Or they will try and make you feel like you deserved it. They never genuinely apologize for anything! They are repeat offenders. They feel entitled. They don't respect boundaries. They escape responsibilities. They are very dangerous people to be around.
  • @pooh9907
    The more you love a narcissist, the more they hate you.
  • Don't try to get closure because you'll never get it!!! Just go absolutely no contact. Walk away with what dignity and pride you have left. Try to work on yourself so you won't be in another relationship like this again!!! Just know it wasn't you your only guilty of having a soft heart
  • @wickednikki1303
    Their apology IF they apologize they'll say "I'm sorry you FEEL that way." They never apologize for their actions.
  • @chuckdrake2592
    The best apology you'll ever get from a narcissist is the silent treatment,until they decide to talk to you again and the original matter that's hurt you isn't even mentioned....
  • @bikemson8813
    “Manage your expectations or your heart is going to break on a daily basis!” My God!
  • Many people have separated themselves from a narcissist only to continue the battle with them in their minds. I have seen them battle with the narcissist even beyond the grave. Strengthening and building up one's SELF will be the greatest defense against any narcissist.
  • They’re controlling, they’re cheap, evil, jealous, so much hatred inside their heart but they always idolize themselves like they’re the best..they’re like a vampire that sucks all your energy
  • @joeylozano4215
    My God, when she said we give 90% of effort to bad relationships and 10% to healthy ones... I realized.
  • I’m pretty sure my ex was a narcissist. He lied A LOT. From huge things to small. Lack of remorse and empathy and accountability. But every time I left him it was “I’m sorry beautiful, I love you” Charming and love bombed me at first then showed me how emotionally attached he was. As the relationship progressed he said he learned so much from me and no one ever cared enough to teach him yet he still consistently cheated and betrayed me. And I’m worried he’s gonna take what I taught him and treat someone else better. I feel like a tornado just ripped through my love life.
  • @spuiwu-js
    I would say the first sign will come from your own gut feeling which will send signal to your body telling you that this person doesn't make you feel comfortable being around him/her. The fact that you are already asking this question should alert you to be careful. Something will feel off and you won't know what it is exactly. Covert narcissists can act very charming in the beginning but there will be often also present underlying sense of superiority about them. That sense is actually deriving from them feeling insecure about themselves, so they tend to quietly degrade others in order to feel better about themselves. On the other hand if covert narcissist feels that you are above his league, he will act like your servant, trying to please you - almost annoying in a way. But make no mistake. If you decide to stay in a relationship with him, he will downgrade you and abuse you like all the others. Because in his mind, if you love him, he thinks you are unworthy of him. Covert narcissists hate themselves so if someone loves them, than they think this person is worth less than them and that they can do better. Other sign to look for is any kind of judgment towards others. If he criticises other frequently, he will more likely criticise you as well once he gets more comfortable around you. Pay attention to how he treats people that are dependent on him as well. Narcissists hate those especially if they can't get anything of of that for themselves. Moreover, Cheating in marriages is not restricted to only men. Women cheat as much as men do. If you're suspecting your wife of infidelity, you'll have to keep an eye on her of her without her knowledge of her. One of the best ways to know if your spouse cheats on social platforms is by paying close attention to how your spouse behaves while online. The signs are pretty the same. Is your spouse more time on the app without explanation and gets unnecessarily defensive when you ask about it? If your spouse behavior has changed lately, and continues to spend more time on social apps, it's time for you to take action, with the help of a private investigator (suggested; METASPYHUB@GMAIL. COM , you can find out what is taking all their time on social apps, who they are talking to and other things happening,,