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Signs You Are Dealing With a Narcissist

Favorite tactics narcissists use to keep you coming back

Jocelyn Joy Thomas
3 min readSep 27, 2022
Photo by averie woodard on Unsplash

The word narcissist is overused. This is due to the misunderstanding of what a narcissist actually is. While most of us have heard the term, we aren't always clear about what it is exactly and what it’s like to deal with a narcissist.

On the other hand, I have seen people that are dealing with a full-blown narcissist and do not recognize it, because they aren't familiar enough with their tactics.

What is a narcissist?

It’s important to understand that narcissism falls on a spectrum. Anyone can be a little narcissistic. It’s when the spectrum gets tipped the other way that there can be some major challenges. The most extreme is someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

A narcissist can be a parent/family member, friend, neighbor, or boss, but in this article, I am focusing on being in a romantic relationship with a narcissist.

Narcissist Tactics

Charming, but it’s a front

Narcs are good at being the perfect person. They will figure out what your ideal is and present as that. They will seem genuinely loving, caring, and sincere. You will think you are living…

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Jocelyn Joy Thomas
Jocelyn Joy Thomas

Written by Jocelyn Joy Thomas

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