9 Telltale Signs of Narcissism & How To Avoid These Women While Dating
We love throwing around the word narcissist.
After posting stories all day, we tell our friends that they’re narcissists or say movie stars are narcissists when they refuse to sign autographs and mingle with us plebians.
But what actually is a narcissist?
And more importantly, how do we spot them and avoid them at all costs?
Dating a narcissist woman is something you want to avoid even more than eating ribs on a first date. Going out with a narcissist will never last, damage your self-esteem, and all in all, is a massive waste of time.
That’s why we’re going to train you to identify the telltale signs of narcissism.
But first, let’s dive into what exactly a narcissist is.
What Is Narcissism
More than just a word we throw at people who behave vainly, narcissism is a medically recognized personality disorder.
In short, it’s a mental health condition characterized by having an elevated sense of self-importance. But if it’s just an inflated ego, everyone has that right?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, 5% of Americans have narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).
Narcissism is more than just an inflated ego.
While narcissism is measured on a spectrum, the narcissists you’ll want to avoid behave in the following ways:
- Highly insecure
- Never accept blame
- Belittle others
- Must be the center of attention
- Incapable of empathy
- Entitled
- Embellishes truth to make one seem more grandiose (e.g. George Santos)