The traits narcissists look for in their romantic partners
Are you falling in love with a narcissist? These are the traits they may be looking for in you.
by: E.B. Johnson
When it comes to choosing romantic partners, narcissists act carefully and consistently in order to select the right mate. Unlike those with a healthy sense of self and compassion, the narcissist has a different view of love or connection. Rather than seeing it as a chance to experience an enhanced version of life, they see relationships as an opportunity to validate themselves, their egos, and their grandiose needs. In order to avoid the narcissist’s trap, we have to rebuild our sense of self and create boundaries we can stand beside.
The traits narcissists look for in their partners.
Narcissists don’t settle down with just anyone. Like any other action in their life, building relationships is all about self-gratification to the narcissist. They’re not looking for healthy partners. They’re looking for people with a high level of empathy and a low level of self-assertiveness. It all plays in to their desire to manipulate and control the people around them. If you’re not willing to play by the rules of the narcissist’s games, then you serve no purpose to them.
