In an interview with the Belgian site The last news put these points together. If you have someone in your life who meets the criteria below, there is a good chance that he or she is a narcissist.
This is how you can recognize a narcissist
- He or she is loving at first, but disdainful as the relationship progresses
- He or she is charming to the outside world
- He or she has a constant need for validation and admiration
- He or she shows superior and arrogant behavior
- His/her needs always take precedence over yours
- He or she has little or no empathy
- Conversations always revolve around him/her
- He or she is often envious of the success of others
- He or she does not adhere to rules and agreements, but expects you to abide by them
- He or she is a pathological liar and cheater
- He or she can hardly be alone
- He or she sucks all the energy out of you by behaving unpredictably
- He or she experiences every comment as personal criticism
- He or she manipulates you with angry outbursts so that you swallow justified criticism
- He or she blames you for everything that goes wrong
- He or she has few or no real friends
- He or she undermines your image in others, to isolate you from the outside world
- He or she betrays and manipulates people
- Real communication is not possible: he or she avoids the conversation or gets angry
- He or she is an easy prey for addictions
What to do if he or she is a narcissist?
If the above points are very recognizable to you, it is important to realize that someone who is narcissistic cannot change. It is therefore better to distance yourself from this person before you completely lose yourself.
Source: HLN