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Loving a narcissist - is it possible?

Of course it's possible. People don't fall in love with narcissists, though. Very rarely does a true narcissist reveal his "darker" side on the first date. And rarely does a narcissistic personality reveal itself to the unsuspecting partner within the phase of getting to know each other. Narcissists are very good at manipulating people (including themselves). They can be the nicest people on earth if it helps them achieve their goals. Their goals are self-centered, so that's always a sign. They lack empathy which might become obvious after a fight or even a simple argument. They can be cruel but you won't know that until it's too late. Loving a narcissist means sacrificing, well, everything. As soon as he or she has "reeled" you in, there is no escape from his or her antics. They retain their positive sides as well but after a while it might become hard to discern between the two sides of his or her personality. Loving a narcissist is a

Living With a Narcissist (Can Be Hell On Earth)

Loving a narcissist is one thing but living together with one is another. Narcissists demand lots of space and rarely give it back to their partners. Sharing a home with a narcissist is not easy and often creates exaggerated tension between couples. Typical narcissistic traits will show if you live with a narcissist long enough. Selfishness in relationships, as one of many narcissistic traits, will be apparent if you look closely. Maybe your partner refuses to do the dishes, citing some bogus reasons? And if your partner comes down from his or her high horse and actually does do the dishes, he or she might require excessive praise for the most mundane tasks. Narcissism is closely related to selfishness and pure egoism but it manifests quite differently in many cases. The typical exaggerated sense of self-importance is another trait that hinders YOU living a peaceful life in your own home. Your partner might want to renovate or maybe you've decided on this together - rar