NARCISSIST WANT RELATIONSHIP

WHAT DOES A NARCISSIST WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP? (According to Experts)

A narcissist mainly wants a relationship they can be in control always. They mostly look for traits, including;

Low self-esteem

Someone with an unstable self-esteem or confidence will go well with a narcissist.  It is easier to manipulate them because people with a low self-esteem feel hurt easily and are insecure- weaknesses loved by narcissists.

Guilty partners

Some people are always feeling guilty even if the matter is not their fault. But it can supply food to a narcissist’s ego who can take such guilt as an advantage to stay in command. For instance, you may accuse the narcissist of being manipulative, only for them to turn the accusation against you, perhaps saying how unthankful you are for all they do in the relationship.

One that readily prioritizes their partner’s (narcissist) needs

Narcissists are egocentric and want to associate with partners who will center their needs. It should be someone who can set aside their desires for the sake of the narcissist. Such individuals mostly have a history of rejection, may be in their childhood and want to fix situations to get what they missed.

Charlotte Cremers
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MS, University of Tartu
Sleep specialist

Using the acquired academic and professional experience, I advise patients with various complaints about mental health - depressed mood, nervousness, lack of energy and interest, sleep disorders, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and anxieties, difficulty concentrating, and stress. In my free time, I love to paint and go on long walks on the beach. One of my latest obsessions is sudoku – a wonderful activity to calm an unease mind.

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