So you want to know the signs you're (or someone you know is) dating a narcissist. Let's first define Narcissistic Personality Disorder. According to Mayo Clinic, Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a mental condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a lack of empathy, and the need for attention and admiration, among other things.
According to Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist and is a leading expert in narcissism, says "Narcissistic people are very attractive when it comes to dating. They're more charming. They're more charismatic. They tend to be more successful."
Dr. Durvasula says these relationships are almost always full of gaslighting, devaluations and other forms of abuse. These are some of the red flags to watch out for:
1. They want to open up too much too soon
2. They make your connection sound too good to be true
3. They bad-mouth their exes
4. They're snobby about appearances