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9 Red Flags You’re Dating a Narcissist: Protect Your Heart and Happiness
Unlocking the Enigma of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) in Dating
Meeting someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) can be a unique experience that demands your attention.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) provides clinical criteria for NPD, consisting of nine facets.
To be diagnosed with NPD, an individual must meet at least five of these criteria.
Let’s explore these aspects that can help you recognize NPD in the dating world:
1. Grandiosity: Narcissists often have an inflated sense of self-importance. They may exaggerate their achievements and talents, even when there’s little evidence to support their claims.
2. Fantasies of Success: NPD individuals frequently indulge in fantasies of unlimited success, power, beauty, or ideal love. These fantasies often overshadow reality.
3. Specialness: They believe they are unique and can only be understood by other special or high-status individuals or institutions. They tend to dismiss or show little interest in ordinary people.
