No one wants to be taken advantage of or deceived by a narcissist, and with the increasing prevalence of narcissists over the years, this has become inescapable.
In her report - published by AwarenessAct - writer Arleigh Manson said that narcissists are self-obsessed people who do everything for their own self-interest;
That is why these behaviors can be very dangerous and toxic to the people closest to them.
Here are 14 ways to spot a narcissist:
charming
Narcissists are often very charming, at least in the beginning of your relationship with them, and they are obsessed with the way others perceive them, and if you meet someone who seems to be very fake, they are likely to be a narcissist.
They like to take charge
Narcissists like to have power and feel in control, and will find a way to take responsibility and show they have the upper hand at any cost;
That is why they often occupy positions of power.
They enjoy talking about themselves
Regardless of the conversation, the narcissist will find a way to turn the conversation around and likely to take over the conversation and not listen to what other people have to say.
They don't feel sympathy
Narcissists do not have the capacity for empathy as others do.
Furthermore, these people are unable to see things from your point of view, and oftentimes narcissists don't care how you feel.
They feel they deserve what they want
Narcissists think they have a right to get what they want, they will get upset with you if they try to get something and you don't give it to them, and they can try to launch a smear campaign against you and act as if you wronged them in some way.
Narcissists don't care how you feel (networking sites)
They don't like criticism
While narcissists are the first to criticize others, they cannot accept it when criticism is directed at them, and if you point out their flaws or criticize them - even constructively - they are likely to get angry and insult you.
They blame others
Even when narcissists are wrong, they will not take responsibility for their actions, and they will make every excuse, even blaming their victims for their actions.
It should be noted that you should not expect an apology from a narcissist.
They are after the article
Narcissists always seek substance because they like appearances, and they believe that having money will give them power, and the more money they have, the more influence they think they have. For them, money often comes before people and emotions.
Bragging with those who know
If they need something, they are likely to name important people in order to get what they want, and they can do so to manipulate people into believing certain things about them.
They play the victim
The narcissist plays the victim to anyone who doesn't give them what they want, and while it's normal to feel like a victim sometimes, it doesn't make sense to be a victim of everyone at the same time.
The narcissist plays the victim towards anyone who doesn't give him what he wants (Pixels)
distort reality
Narcissists constantly try to manipulate the people around them, and they can correct your words and your version of events and distort reality.
They have a bad past
Narcissists don't make long-term friendships, and they often get rid of their friends once their interests are no longer there.
They dominate the conversations
Narcissists crave attention and admiration, and if the conversation is not about them, they will try to direct it toward them.
Generally, narcissists dominate all conversations and social interactions, which can become stressful for those around them.
Narcissists don't make long-term friendships and often get rid of their friends once their interests are no longer there (Pixaby)
They prefer concealment
Because of their unsympathetic nature, narcissists are secretive, and these people will lie and hide things to manipulate those around them.