- Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a condition characterized by a severe lack of empathy for others, selfishness, and an excessive need for admiration.
- It can be hard to spot some narcissistic qualities in the person you're dating.
- An official diagnosis can only be done by a doctor, but there are some telltale signs that indicate someone could be a narcissist.
Your significant other brags seemingly 24/7, always knows the 'best' way to do everything, and can't handle criticism. Sound familiar? You may be dating a narcissist.
About 6% of the population has Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), which affects more men than women — 7.7% vs 4.8%, according to research published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
Business Insider spoke to Dr. Gene Beresin, executive director at The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr. Forrest Talley, a California-based clinical psychologist to identify warning signs that you may be dating someone with NPD.
An official diagnosis can only be done by a doctor, but here are a red flags to look our for:
They only like to talk about themselves
If you're dating someone extremely self absorbed, your date night conversation will most likely revolve around his or her achievements, success, and interests.
"The narcissist will often appear bored when talking about you, or change the subject to focus on them," Beresin said. "Sometimes they are good listeners, but only when it enhances their own needs and desires."
They want you to provide them with constant praise
Narcissists always want to be the center of attention and will expect their S.O. to acknowledge their achievements, talents, and appearance at all times. (Yes, even when you are at a social get-together.)
According to Beresin, your relationship may suffer if you don't dote on him or her. They may take offense if you show any sign of disapproval, disagree with what they say, or if you question how great they are.
They are demeaning towards other people
Egocentrics often obsess over the negative aspects of other peoples lives. Even their close friends and family members may not be spared from the judgment. Narcissists often think they can do a better job than others, which reinforces the belief that they are always right.
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