How to Handle Dating a Narcissist

Apr 4, 2016

When it comes to relationships we all have our flaws, but some flaws are more damaging than others.

FOX’s Ashley Papa shares in “FOX�on Love.”:

There�s nothing like falling head over heels for a new love. But, fall too fast, and you might miss the red flags that show you�re falling for a narcissist.�

Doctor Ramani Durvasula, author of �Should I Stay or Should I Go? Surviving a Relationship�with a Narcissist�, says you must pay attention to the signs early on:

(Dr. Durvasula) �Over time, if you find that they talk a lot about themselves and then when the conversation switches over to you, you notice that they�re checking their cell phone, or yawning, that�s a good sign.�

She says they also lie a lot and may act entitled, rude or try to isolate you from loved ones. A good way to identify a narcissist is if they�re superficial on social media:

(Dr. Durvasula) �How much of their life is based on selfies? How edited are the images? How much of their life is organized around themselves saying �look at me here I am on vacation� or �here I am with my new car�?�

But, the best way to handle dating a narcissist is to just not date one. Remember that it�s hard to change anyone, let alone a narcissist.

With FOX on Love, I�m Ashley Papa.