what is a narcissistic partner

A narcissistic partner is someone who displays pronounced narcissistic traits and tends to focus primarily on their own needs and desires, neglecting their partners feelings and wants. Narcissistic relationships tend to be unhealthy and unbalanced, with the narcissist often forming relationships based on what they can gain from them, rather than genuine emotional connection. Narcissistic partners can be manipulative, controlling, and lack empathy. They may have a sense of entitlement or superiority, a strong need for admiration, and difficulty taking feedback about their behavior. In a narcissistic relationship, the narcissist may have difficulty respecting their partners boundaries, both emotional and physical. Partners of narcissists often feel ignored, uncared about, and unimportant, and may feel torn between their love and their pain, between staying and leaving. It can be challenging to leave a narcissistic partner because of the attachment one feels to them. Its important to recognize the signs of a narcissistic relationship and to set boundaries to protect oneself from emotional harm.