What type of person is best for a narcissist?

businessinsider.com - Narcissists Are Attracted to 4 Types of People - Business Insider

How do you know you're not in love?

10 Hidden Signs You're Not In Love With Your Partner. You don't want to admit it's over. ... Feeling like the grass is greener elsewhere. ... You...

Last updated May 24, 2021

What should you not accept in a relationship?

Demeaning statements. Things you should never tolerate in a relationship include not being cared about. After all, if that's the case, then what's...

Last updated Nov 15, 2020

Promotion

Narcissists are attracted to certain types of people.

Rather than weak, vulnerable people, they tend to go for the strong-willed and talented. This is because they see it as a challenge, and they will find more entertainment in taking down someone impressive. They are also attracted to people who reflect well on themselves — they like to show off their partner in public, but abuse them behind the scenes.

Ultimately, it's all about control.

Being in a relationship with a narcissist is hard work. Even if things appear to be going well, there's no telling what's going to set off their narcissistic rage. They may not always mean to hurt their partners, but more often than not, they do. It's up to you to decide if you're willing to take the risk, or try and make the relationship work. Just bear in mind it'll be emotionally draining, and you may end up getting discarded anyway. A common misconception is that narcissists go for the weak, because they are easier to manipulate. In fact, narcissists prefer to try and hook someone in who is strong-willed, and who has talents or characteristics they admire. That way, they feel more accomplished if they succeed in tearing them down. Shannon Thomas, the author of the book "Healing from Hidden Abuse," told Business Insider that whatever strength a narcissist zeros in on, "they turn that around and destroy it." "I've seen that a lot of folks get targeted if they have things like strong family relationships, if they have career success, especially if that career has any sort of public face to it," she said. "They get targeted if they are in good shape, they exercise a lot, and take care of their appearance. I've also seen people specifically targeted if they are of a religious faith, then the person either tries to get them to do things that go against their faith principles, or somehow break [them] down." According to psychotherapist Karen Arluck, who was answering a post on Quora, generally speaking, most people with narcissistic personality disorder want to feel good about themselves, so they gravitate towards people who will make that happen. Either they will feel special through association, or they will feel powerful in taking down someone who appears mentally, physically, or emotionally strong. There are four types of people who narcissists tend to be attracted to, according to Arluck:

Do men forgive emotional affairs?

Basically, men are more willing to forgive emotional cheating, however, a deeper emotional connection, affection and emotional attention is often...

Last updated Feb 4, 2020

What is the best breakup line?

Here are some lines to use to break up with someone as quickly and painlessly as possible. “I Don't Feel We Want The Same Things Down The Line.”...

Last updated Jul 12, 2019

Promotion

People who are impressive in some way, either in their career, hobbies and talents, their friendship circles, or family. Someone who will make the narcissist feel good about themselves, through compliments or gestures. Anyone who will reflect well on them in the eyes of other people. Someone who validates their feelings, overlooks their flaws, and who isn't likely to leave them during the narcissistic abuse. "Of course, many narcissists are chasing a unicorn, that often does not exist," Arluck wrote. "They tend to have unrealistic expectations for their partner, as well as unstable object constancy, which frequently leads them to being unhappy in relationships once the initial sparkle has worn off, and their partner shows their more human and flawed sides." It may appear like narcissists go for certain types of people and try to destroy them as a reflection of their own low self esteem. This may be true for a sub-type of narcissists called closet narcissists, but for exhibitionist and toxic narcissists the joy comes from the destruction of others. More often than not, a relationship with a narcissist is all about control. If they feel they have power over their partner, a narcissist will see the relationship as successful. "I think it's more just like entertainment sometimes, and control to be able to take someone who had this really great life and be part of watching them fall," Thomas said. "Or someone who had really good self care and took care of themselves, and was really calm, not anxious, and not depressed, and watching them fall apart. That journey is what makes it diabolical, and it's why they enjoy it."

businessinsider.com - Narcissists Are Attracted to 4 Types of People - Business Insider

What is the most uncommon flag?

10 most unusual flags in the world and their secrets Flag of Lebanon. Flag of Guam. Flag of Grenada. Flag of Kiribati. Flag of Greenland. Flag of...

Last updated Feb 26, 2018

How do you tap into a man instinct?

10 ways to trigger the hero instinct through text Be appreciative. Once your man helps you with something, especially when he has saved you time...

Last updated Mar 24, 2019

Promotion

How do I keep my relationship strong with my boyfriend?

Here's 8 ways to keep your relationship going strong. Have an honest and open line of communication. ... Embrace your individuality. ... Celebrate...

Last updated Sep 23, 2019

Promotion

What are red flags on dating sites?

Online Dating Red Flags An incredibly vague or incomplete profile. ... Sending sexually-explicit messages right away. ... Becoming irritated by the...

Last updated Mar 5, 2021