"Identifying the Red Flags: Are You Attracting Narcissists?"

Mental health experts warn that some people are magnets for narcissists, attracting individuals who exhibit grandiosity and lack of empathy. These individuals are often high in empathy or possess attributes like beauty, wealth, or status that provide narcissists with attention and validation. Narcissists target empaths because they tend to share vulnerabilities quickly, giving narcissists ammunition to manipulate them. People who grew up in narcissistic family systems or loving families, as well as those going through major life transitions, may be more susceptible to narcissistic relationships. To avoid attracting narcissists, experts suggest being cautious of red flags, trusting intuition, leaving early if necessary, knowing oneself, and understanding what a healthy relationship entails.