▲It is estimated that 50-75% of narcissists are men, according to Psychology Today.

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They are also fixated on power, success, and external attributes, such as appearance.

▲One of the greatest issues in relationships with narcissists is that they can never actually receive love no matter how hard their partner tries. Both the partner and the narcissist long for love but are never fully satisfied.

▲It can be difficult to form a trusting relationship with a narcissist as they often lie, manipulate, and attempt to control their partner.

▲Narcissists have an inflated image of self-importance and entitlement, and will exhibit behaviors such as cutting in line or scolding a waitress or store clerk.

▲They dread being seen as a fraud or having their self-esteem tarnished, and invest a great deal of effort into propping up their image and blocking negative feedback.

▲Narcissists actually feel very vulnerable, powerless, and weak underneath the protective armor and strong personality they portray to others.

▲They may frequently exploit others for personal gain and expect superior treatment from everyone around them.

▲Narcissists have a tendency towards aggression, whether it be physical, verbal, provoked, or unprovoked.

▲Narcissists can switch drastically between high, euphoric moods and low, dark, and angry moods.

▲This makes them dependent on the narcissist, even when their own needs aren't being met, and makes them the ideal partner for a narcissist who seeks to control and make others feel weak.

▲This results in arrogance, and critical and belittling behavior. They project their shortcomings onto others and depend upon others to constantly feed their cravings of feeling needed and loved.

▲They are very sensitive to criticism and may throw a tantrum or get angry at any perceived slight. However, they are quick to judge and criticize others.

▲Narcissists severely lack humility and are incapable of accepting blame or admitting fault.

▲The causes of the disorder are not well-known but can include a combination of genetic and biological factors in addition to environment and early life experiences.

▲Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is one of several personality disorders characterized by an excessive focus on self that has unhealthy consequences on those around them.

▲NPD is currently known as untreatable, as the condition is embedded into the psyche and those affected are simply incapable of thinking or feeling like their non-narcissistic counterparts do.

▲Sooner or later, the partner feels drained, hurt, rejected, resentful, disrespected, and lonely.

▲They're drawn to people who are nurturing and emotionally expressive to fill their inner emptiness.

▲Narcissists operate in two main ways: they seek compliments and attention from others, and project internal anger and pain onto the person/people closest to them.

▲Caretaking and pleasing others tends to give them a feeling of purpose and value. They often self-sacrifice to great extents to gain the approval and love they crave.

▲People with NPD exhibit signs of grandiosity, lack of empathy, exaggerated feelings of self-importance, and an excessive need for attention and admiration.

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While narcissists are very self-absorbed in nature, their partners tend to be other-absorbed, constantly trying to please and understand the narcissist.

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Being in relationship with a narcissist can have devastating consequences. When the partner is feeling down or in need of support, the narcissist will often become angry and abusive as the attention is no longer centered on them.

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A narcissist lacks responsibility for their own negative feelings, and will blame and batter others to project the pain and anger outside of themselves.

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If you are in relationship with a narcissist, it is important to seek professional help and understand that you have more power than you think.

Sources: (Psychology Today)

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Once they have "caught" the person, the devoted, kind, doting, and complimentary persona disappears.

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Men are statistically at a greater risk of developing narcissistic personality disorder, although narcissists can come in all genders.

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Having a strong and positive sense of self can be a sign of a healthy, balanced person. However, what happens when that sense of self becomes grossly inflated and exaggerated? Often times, a grandiose self-perception coupled with a lack of empathy and critical, manipulative behavior is an indication of narcissistic personality disorder.

In the following gallery, learn more about the disorder, the signs that you may be in a relationship with a narcissist, and the consequences of this partnership.

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Narcissists are masters at projecting an image onto others of how they want to be perceived. Their relationships normally start as "whirlwind romances" meant to hook the other person.

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In the following gallery, learn more about the disorder, the signs that you may be in a relationship with a narcissist, and the consequences of this partnership.