Loving Someone with Narcissistic Traits: Understanding the Patterns and Supporting Your Emotional Stability
By Keith Norris, RTC, MTC Intimate relationships involving narcissistic traits are often marked by early intensity, idealization, and a strong sense of being uniquely chosen. This early phase creates the impression of depth and emotional investment. As the relationship evolves, however, many partners encounter patterns that are difficult to understand and even harder to predict. These patterns include sudden withdrawal, shifts in warmth,…