Narcissism

7 Ways the Narcissist Reveals They’ll Be a Terrible Partner to You

Recognize the red flags and get out.

L.A. Strucke
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Published in
6 min readMay 10, 2023

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Want to have a terrible partner? Get involved with a narcissist.

Narcissists show us again and again that getting involved with them will be a colossal mistake-one we’ll regret forever.

Yet many of us are blinded by love and dive right in. Here are 7 ways the narcissist reveals they’ll be a terrible partner to you.

1. It all begins with love-bombing

When we first meet someone, we are on our best behavior. We are flirtatious, cordial, and polite. We’re showered and groomed, dressed to impress, and armed with witty conversation.

But narcissists take this to an entirely new level. They love-bomb you to the extreme.

In the first week when you meet them, they tell you that you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to them; they want to know where you’ve been their entire life.

They will find out everything about you. Beware; they’ll use that against you later.

They call and text. Flowers and gourmet boxes of chocolates arrive at your door. You are wined and dined and given constant attention.

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L.A. Strucke
L.A. Strucke

Written by L.A. Strucke

Top Writer, Songwriter. Published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Highlights for Children and Guideposts. Editor of The Creative Project.