Attention, readers. We have narcissists among us, and we have to keep our eyes and ears open to see them. They are in families, workplaces, friends, and, perhaps worst of all, relationships. Most people, whether they know it or not, have come across a narcissist a time or two already (I pray it’s not more than that), so it’s nothing new. – it’s very sad. But the good news is this: When you recognize the red flags to watch out for and know how to manage them effectively, you can better protect your heart, mental health and TBH, your sanity.
Whether you are worried that you may be dating, have a friend who exhibits the same personality, have been in contact with a member of your family for many years, or think that your co-worker every day and the station is small. self-limiting and can be one, we break down many narcissistic behaviors so that you know and again, how to fix them.
Narcissist Red Flags List
There is a difference between a true narcissist and a self-righteous, well, selfish person. By definition, a narcissist is “an extremely self-centered person who has a very high sense of self-worth.” To spot a real bully, watch out for these red flags:
- No compassion
- Should be the center of attention
- Unauthorized
- Self image boost
- No consideration for others
- Be sensitive to criticism
- Makes you think that’s the problem
An early red flag from a hidden Narcissist
Covert means “not publicly acknowledged or displayed,” so a hidden dancer is a quiet dancer. Instead of expressing what is important to them personally, they keep it inside. And since they’re so self-centered, they also want your eyes on the outside—which often comes in the form of fishing for compliments. This will bring up a special flag:
- Always play the victim for sympathy
- Constantly seeking attention
- Makes the conversation about themselves
- Break boundaries often
- Lack of trust
A red flag from a lover and girlfriend
We’ve seen that bad girl on TV time and time again. He oppresses himself, is selfish, and exploits others for his own benefit. But wait what? And it is in the real world. Not that this is news to everyone, but everyone who knows a girl or knows about a girl is really Regina George. Here’s how to find it:
- Put their own needs before others
- High expectations of their friends
- Friendships end when they are no longer useful
- Concerned about the social situation
- Can’t keep secrets
Red flags of narcissistic family members
Do family members have strong opinions? It’s not shocking. Do family members criticize everything you do and think they are better than everyone else? That’s a special kind of frustration. Having a narcissistic family member can be confusing (especially because you see them all the time). With that, it is important that you can see their desires so that you know how to address them or avoid them altogether.
- A fire engine
- Criticizing
- A love bomb
- Lack of self-awareness
- Has strong jurisdiction
First Date Red Flag Tells You You’re Dating
We share about dating red flags regularly here at The Everygirl, and a narcissist on the first date is riddled with the worst of them. From the beginning, they are often too good to be true with their charm, social interaction, and sweet demeanor, but watch and listen carefully because it won’t be long before one of do these red flags the narcissist has shown himself:
- Just talk about themselves
- Bragging about their money, status, accomplishments, etc.
- Makes non-offensive comments or jokes
- Lack of patience and authority
- Complaints about exes
A red flag when you’re in a relationship with a narcissist
If you think you’re dating a narcissist, you’re probably lying. In that, we say rUn for brother’s honor. But if that is not the case for you and you just want to make sure that you will never be in a relationship with a narcissist, here are the characteristics of a narcissistic person that you just need to know:
- Lowers your emotions
- Uses tricks to “win” an argument
- Love bombs, especially after the war
- Makes you think about yourself all the time
- They cannot hold themselves accountable
- Jealousy about your relationship with your friends, family, etc.
Tips for dealing with a narcissist
He plans to enter 5 percent of the population has narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). If you or someone you know is experiencing narcissistic abuse, there are many ways you can (and should) deal with the situation. Depending on Healthlineyou will follow these steps:
- Educate yourself about NPD
- Respect yourself
- Talk to yourself
- Set clear boundaries
- Learn the art of staying calm
- Find a support system
- Commit to immediate action
- Realize that they may need professional help
- Know when to ask for help (and when to walk away)
