What to do if your partner turns out to be a narcissist: tactics from experienced psychologists

25.01.2024 10:40

The traditional view is that narcissists are destructive individuals who should be avoided.

However, in this case there is a certain nuance.

It is extremely important to understand that not every narcissist is a person with a character pathology.

Sometimes a person may appear to be a narcissist because narcissistic traits are too obvious in their behavior.

So what should you do if you suspect your partner is a narcissist? Don't rush to act rashly.

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Take a closer look at your beloved – perhaps everything is not so clear-cut.

It is important to know about this

If narcissistic traits are expressed in a partner only slightly and can be controlled, there is no need to sound the alarm.

Such people often reach career heights. In addition, when communicating with them, a person rarely suffers from discomfort, because they are quite diplomatic.

Another situation is if your partner is a pathological narcissist who does not take into account your opinions and your feelings.

You should run away from a relationship with such a person as quickly as possible, preferably with the help of a psychologist.

Previously, we talked about how to understand that those around you do not respect you.

Author: Margarita Sadkovskaya Editor of Internet resources