Navigating the Fine Line: Recognizing the Positive and Negative Traits of Narcissism in Relationships

Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, but many people may exhibit narcissistic traits that make them toxic partners. Warning signs of dating a narcissist include love bombing, always needing the best of everything, constantly redirecting conversations back to themselves, mistreating others they see as beneath them, inconsistencies in their stories, treating you as a status symbol, being inflexible and uncompromising, deflecting blame onto you, insincere apologies, lack of close friends, and a lack of interest in changing. It is important to recognize these red flags early on to avoid getting stuck in an abusive relationship.