If you find yourself defending your partners behavior, toxicity, and in some cases abuse, you likely are dating a narcissist. Durvasula said that if you say things like it will get better or blame your partners behavior on stress, a touch childhood, or say they didnt really mean it these are all red flags.

How do you tell if you are dating a narcissist?

9 Tell-Tale Signs Youre Dating a NarcissistWhat is NPD? Theyre overly concerned with their appearance and reputation. Everything is all about them. Theyre manipulative. They put you down. They lack empathy. Theyre cold. They used to be overly affectionate and attentive but now only give breadcrumbs.More items •16 Jul 2021