Unveiling the Hidden Narcissist: Lessons from a 3-Month Relationship

The author shares her experience of dating a narcissist for three months and not realizing it until they broke up. She reflects on the signs she missed and the emotional abuse she endured. The article provides insights from experts on narcissism and its key signs, such as gaslighting, love bombing, grandiosity, arrogance, lack of empathy, moodiness, projection, difficulty apologizing, and ignoring boundaries. The author also shares the lessons she learned from the experience, including the importance of not dating in isolation, not dating based on someone's potential, being aware of love bombing, prioritizing mental and emotional health, avoiding people-pleasing habits, and not trying to reason with a narcissist. The experts recommend establishing a support system, getting to know oneself again, and seeking professional help for healing from emotional abuse.