Infatuation Rules
Infatuation Rules
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They have a genuine interest in finding a partner who is compatible with them and have no interest in misleading or exploiting anyone. Narcissists, on the other hand, want to fast-forward both emotional and physical intimacy as a way to win your trust and investment in them quickly.
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Read More »Its not always easy to spot narcissists. They can be very charming and alluring at the onset, presenting a false mask to the outside world. Research indicates that narcissism is rising in the population, especially among the younger generation (Twenge and Campbell, 2009). With the rise of dating applications such as Bumble, Tinder, and OKCupid connecting us to people we wouldnt normally have access to, its even more likely that at some point you will encounter someone on the narcissistic spectrum. Yet how can you tell in the early stages of dating that youve met someone toxic? Although there is no foolproof way to immediately confirm whether someone is a narcissist, therearered flags of toxic people that we often mistake for intimacy. These myths can cause us to believe that our dating partner is the soulmate weve been looking for, when in reality, they can indicate someone who lacks empathy, exploits others and feels superior to those around him or her (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Authentic, empathic dating partners arent interested in rushing the process of falling in love they want everything to unfold organically. They have a genuine interest in finding a partner who is compatible with them and have no interest in misleading or exploiting anyone. Narcissists, on the other hand, want to fast-forward both emotional and physical intimacy as a way to win your trust and investment in them quickly. This is someone who, without even knowing you, professes their adoration with you early on. They contact you excessively, give you laser-focused attention and may even take you on extravagant romantic outings that seem too good to be true. This is known as love-bombing and its a quick way to win you over without investing long-term. Once youre hooked, theyll start to withdraw and reveal more of their true character, leaving you to pick up the pieces and do all the work. Narcissistic dating partners are less interested in building a solid, authentic connection and far more interested in getting into your head (and possibly your bed).In modern romance where hookup culture is becoming more and more normalized, its easy to mistake a narcissist for someone whos simply following the cultural norms (Garcia, 2012). Experts note that narcissists have a very high degree of entitlement – that’s why they feel entitled to your time, energy and investment even before you’ve gotten to know them (Goulston, 2012). So if you find yourself dealing with someone who persistently coerces you into sexual or romantic behavior that youre not comfortable with despite the assertion of your standards, youre not dealing with someone whos obsessed with you. Youre dealing with someone whos obsessed with controlling you and not at all interested in honoring your boundaries. Many of us approach dating with an excessive sense of generosity. We believe that certain red flags can be dismissed, when in fact, it is incredibly telling that these flags are appearing at all so early. Since people usually tend to be on their best behavior in the first few months of a relationship, you should especially be keeping track of outrageous behavior that seems out of place with the rest of someones projected persona. Narcissists tend to test the boundaries of their victims by pulling stunts that are so shocking that victims have a difficult time processing their actions. Victims start to develop a sense of cognitive dissonance about what they’re experiencing because it challenges all the preconceived notions they had about this person. Narcissistic dating partners are constantly assessing their victims for what their vulnerabilities are to use these against them; according to research, the most sadistic and malignant of narcissists are rewarded by these manipulations(Wai & Tiliopoulos, 2012).
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Read More »Rest assured: if you are dealing with a true narcissist, these are deliberately engineered to assess whether youd be willing to put up with their even more abrasive behavior later on. This could manifest in a number of different ways. Perhaps a usually polite and gentlemanly dating partner suddenly sends you explicit or obscene messages out of nowhere; maybe a female dating partner suddenly gives you the silent treatment, disappears, only to reappear again with no explanation as if nothing happened. Your partner could exhibit a sudden outburst of rage that seems absolutely shocking when considering their normally demure demeanor. If you “pass” the test, your boundaries are slowly eroded and they move onto even more depraved behavior.These tiny tells can be fractures in a narcissists false mask that give away who they truly are. If spotted early on, these can save you a lifetimes worth of trauma. Past research has shown that when female partners have their self-esteem temporarily lowered, they subconsciously tend to find the affection of potential matesmoreattractive and appealing (Walster, 1965). Pick-up artists know this and use techniques like negging (backhanded comments) to underhandedly undermine a womans sense of self so that she is driven to seek the culprits approval. Narcissists enjoy covertly insulting their partners, even early on, to “train” their victims into taking more of the abuse they dole out over time. Theyll disguise these startling comments as a form of playful teasing or witty banter. However, thinly veiled insults, abrupt harsh jabs, excessive sarcasm and a condescending tone are tell-tale signs that you might be dealing with someone narcissistic or at the very least toxic. Someone who constantly subjects you to backhanded compliments under the guise of a joke is rarelyjustbeing flirtatious they have an active interest in making you feel small so that youre motivated to win their affections. Strangely, this could be appealing initially because as human beings we are subconsciously taught that whoever makes us pine for approval must hold some form of power or superiority over us. In reality, that person is attempting to drag you down from your present position because they are threatened by your confidence. Authentic dating partners should be laughing with you, not making you the butt of every joke. Toxic partners feel the only way to build attraction is by undermining your sense of self. Remember, anyone who has to build attraction in such a covert and demeaning manner is someone who is lacking and deficient in other areas. Many of us mistake instantaneous chemistry as a sign of long-lasting love. While chemistry can certainly be an indicator of a connection, more often than not, when we use chemistry as the sole evidence of intimacy, we lose focus of true compatibility.
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Read More »Narcissists aremastersof creating chemistry through their hot-and-cold, push-and-pull behavior. They leave you guessing, walking on eggshells and wondering what will happen next. A relationship with a narcissist is one big biochemical rollercoaster and an adrenaline rush like no other. Being with a narcissist in the beginning isexciting. Thats whytoo muchchemistry can be a red flag in itself. If you find yourself addicted to a dating partner in a way that is unhealthy and all-consuming, chances are, this form of chemistry is a result of toxicity rather than connection. Its true that every one of us has insecurities and flaws that we need to re-evaluate and work on. Thats perfectly normal and human. With a narcissist, however, youll find that your insecurities become magnified and a nagging sense of self-doubt, confusion and uncertainty become your primary mode of living. Therefore, if you’re feeling especially insecure around a certain dating partner, it’s important to pinpoint why. Narcissists are prone to creating love triangles and harems to manufacture these insecurities in you. They engage in needless comparisons and infidelity to make you compete for their attention. They gaslight you into believing that what youre experiencing and feeling is a figment of your imagination. They plant seeds of self-doubt to burgeon into an overwhelming sense of worthlessness. They build a new reality for you to live in their reality. A dating partner who makes you feel consistently insecure especially by flattering you then withdrawing and insulting you or by making you compete is not someone who is healthy. At the very least, they are on the spectrum of narcissism because they are unable to relate to you with empathy, respect and decency. Remember: healthy dating partners do not go out of their way to make you feel small. They celebrate your strengths and honor your boundaries. Once youve learned to reconnect to your intuition and inner voice, it becomes clearer that the way a person makes you feel is far more important than the image they project or how they good they look on paper.
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