Is my boyfriend a narcissist?

This topic was created in the Relationships forum by loonylibra on Friday, November 11, 2016 and has 22 replies.

Signs Your Partner May Be a Narcissist

A narcissistic partner often exhibits superficial charm, excessive need for admiration, and difficulty handling boundaries. They may also become passive aggressive or emotional when challenged. Noticing consistent patterns of manipulation or draining behavior can indicate narcissism. Consulting a mental health professional can provide clarity and support in understanding your relationship.

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@loonylibra
11 Years

He's very superficial in the way that he seems too perfect, always happy even his family is in on it. They're too nice. He's super clingy and when I asked for some space he became passive aggressive and had sort of a tantrum. At times I feel drained from talking to him. I don't know if this is all in my head because I've dealt with a narcissist before and with him it's a little different. It hasn't gotten as bad as it could be so sometimes I wonder if it's happening at all. Please give me feedback if you have information. It's all really hard to wrap my head around. Thank you.

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@loonylibra
11 Years

Also, to add on we got in a relationship quickly and he said that loved me quickly and we had sex quickly.We've been together for 5 months. I knew these were red flags but I brushed them off because I thought time doesn't measure anything. But reading about narcissists now has me thinking something different.

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@LadyNeptune
10 Years25,000+ Posts

Posted by aphrodite3

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Posted by aphrodite3
omg.. no fucking wonder... you bitches equate abuse with being happy and nonabuse as being unhappy. interesting story.

Are you familiar with sarcasm.

Your not very perceptive are you.

you sounded dead serious. I can't tell based off of the deadness in this thread. I'm sorry.

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Your forgiven.

I think op just doesn't believe she's worthy of someone who sees value in her. Which is why she's throwing out narcissistic labels. He cares about me and is happy all the time? Something MUST be wrong with him!

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@loonylibra
11 Years

Posted by DonumDei

Posted by loonylibra
He's very superficial in the way that he seems too perfect, always happy even his family is in on it. They're too nice. He's super clingy and when I asked for some space he became passive aggressive and had sort of a tantrum. At times I feel drained from talking to him. I don't know if this is all in my head because I've dealt with a narcissist before and with him it's a little different. It hasn't gotten as bad as it could be so sometimes I wonder if it's happening at all. Please give me feedback if you have information. It's all really hard to wrap my head around. Thank you.

More information definitely needed but the fact that he reacts in a passive aggressive manner at your request for some space is enough cause for concern.

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I'm only replying to you because you seem like the only that understands narcissistic behavior. None of this has anything to do with zodiac signs. And there's not much information I can give you because the relationship is still young. He doesn't tell me anything deeply. It's on the surface as in he never talks about his emotions or his past hurt. He wants to come across as happy and that nothing is ever wrong but that's so fake to me. It's a facade that he's hiding behind and I know it. That's narcissistic behavior if you guys would look it up instead of just saying I'm stupid and jumping to conclusions.

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@loonylibra
11 Years

Posted by sagsagsag
Your bf, what's his sign? My wild guess would be one of the fire signs, yes?

What made you think he's a narcissist? That he seems to be always happy? What's wrong with that?

I dont see anything wrong based on what you wrote, tbh.

A narcissist is someone that hides behind a facade. It seems fake to me is all. Obviously you guys dont truly know what narcissism is

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@loonylibra
11 Years

Posted by Shadowcat

Posted by loonylibra
He's very superficial in the way that he seems too perfect, always happy even his family is in on it. They're too nice. He's super clingy and when I asked for some space he became passive aggressive and had sort of a tantrum. At times I feel drained from talking to him. I don't know if this is all in my head because I've dealt with a narcissist before and with him it's a little different. It hasn't gotten as bad as it could be so sometimes I wonder if it's happening at all. Please give me feedback if you have information. It's all really hard to wrap my head around. Thank you.

I'm assuming that people have gaslighted you before?

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Yes

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@clippityclop
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Narcissism would be like if he was being into himself and was selfish. Someone after his own needs. And yeah a superficial air about him.

If he treats you well then why do you think he's a narcissist?

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@loonylibra
11 Years

Posted by clippityclop
Narcissism would be like if he was being into himself and was selfish. Someone after his own needs. And yeah a superficial air about him.

If he treats you well then why do you think he's a narcissist?

It seems fake. Like he's trying to lure me in and get me under his spell. I know it sounds like paranoia but it's a gut feeling I guess

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Posted by loonylibra

Posted by clippityclop
Narcissism would be like if he was being into himself and was selfish. Someone after his own needs. And yeah a superficial air about him.

If he treats you well then why do you think he's a narcissist?

It seems fake. Like he's trying to lure me in and get me under his spell. I know it sounds like paranoia but it's a gut feeling I guess

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Well if you feel like he might be putting on a fake air with you that can't be good. The last thing someone should be in a relationship is fake. 😢

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@Kemetisinme
10 Years1,000+ Posts

Plenty of youtube channels ('assc direct', 'understanding narcissists', 'thrive after abuse' to name a few) that will help you figure out if you're dealing with a true narc. The feeling something is very off about the person / situation is usually a sign you're dealing with a toxic personality.

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@loonylibra
11 Years

Posted by Kemetisinme
Plenty of youtube channels ('assc direct', 'understanding narcissists', 'thrive after abuse' to name a few) that will help you figure out if you're dealing with a true narc. The feeling something is very off about the person / situation is usually a sign you're dealing with a toxic personality.

Thank you! Watching right now

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@loonylibra
11 Years

Posted by Harukka

A lot of people don't talk about their feeling.

And yes a lot of people are too nice, and too perfect. There is nothing wrong with that.

But you talk about your gut feeling tells u something about him.. why ?

It's not something I can explain entirely. Something's wrong and you'd know what I meant if you talked with him