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Spot the Narcissist: 6Signs You Might Be Dating a Narcissist
Narcissists are charmers, and it’s easy for them to slip past your defenses before you realize it. Here are a few of the more obvious signs that the person you’re dating might be a narcissist.
I didn’t know I was dating a narcissist until we broke up and a friend suggested it to me. As soon as she did and I began researching it, it was clear as could be. The signs were so obvious that I had to question how I had missed them for the two years that we were together.
The truth is, narcissists are slick. They’re smooth talkers, able to smile and wink and sweep you off your feet in a romance that feels like a fairy tale. By the time you realize it’s not all wine and roses, it’s too late. You’re already sucked in, thinking you’re in love and have found your soulmate, your dream lover, your happy ever after.
But if you can learn what to look for, you can spot a narcissist before you get drawn into their trap. You can put the brakes on and avoid getting lured in.
Look for these seven signs that you might be dating a narcissist.
