7 Signs You’re Not a Narcissist
You’re not. But just in case you know someone...
Are you a narcissist?
It’s (hopefully) not a question most of us ask ourselves. But being in a toxic relationship can make you wonder.
Toxicity can play such havoc with your emotions and psyche you lose sight of who you are. It can make you behave strangely — even badly, turning you into someone you barely recognise.
I’ve seen both men and women struggling in the wake of toxic or abusive relationships and there’s often a nagging doubt about their own role. Do I have some narcissistic traits too?
Hopefully the answer is yes — because it’s a good thing. Some narcissistic traits are healthy: indicative of confidence or good self-esteem.
It’s just that when a relationship has turned you upside down, it’s hard to figure out where the line begins and ends.
So What’s Narcissism in a Relationship?
“How starved you must have been that my heart became a meal for your ego.” — Amanda Torroni
Clinically speaking, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition, characterised by an extreme self-focus coupled with…
