8 Things That Make You a Magnet for Narcissists There are all kinds of narcissistic relationship dynamics, including couples, friends, parent/child, and family members (brother/sister, stepparent/parent, etc.), to name a few. I have experience in the parent/child dynamic. My dad is a narcissist. Common traits include constantly tearing down and criticizing others cruelly to make themselves feel better, blaming everyone else for their problems, and having a grandiose sense of self. My father exhibits all these traits. Narcissists look for people with specific traits to lure in and devour. What are those things? We're going to find out.What Is Narcissism?Let's start with: what is narcissism? This word gets thrown around a lot, but it's actually a mental illness. The proper term is "narcissistic personality disorder." According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of narcissistic personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, persistent need for admiration, lack of empathy for others, excessive pride in achievements, and snobbish, disdainful, or patronizing attitudes.What traits and behaviors of narcissists draw them to certain individuals?Common traits of narcissists that draw people to them are:-Charisma and confidence. Narcissists often give off charm and exhibit strong self-esteem, which can be attractive.-Manipulative tactics. They use techniques like gaslighting to manipulate those around them without the victim realizing.-Attention-seeking behaviors. Because narcissists crave attention, people surround them, which makes them appear attractive.-Denial of mistakes. Not owning up to mistakes can make them look competent, like they never make a mistake which can be attractive to some people.What traits attract narcissists?Photo credit: ©GettyImages/PixelsEffect
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4 Green Flags of Godly Friendships Life is full of investments, and like an investment made of any kind, there is hope for a harvest. Experience will show that some friendships yield abundant fruit, while others result in heartache and strife. How, then, can we know what shall be? Are there signs that indicate what will come? As important as it is to be aware of red flags in friendships, highlighting the green flags in friendships is just as important to give potential insight into what will come from said relationship.Photo credit: ©SWN/Image created using DALL.E 2024 AI technology
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8 of the Hardest Things Grandparents Face They practically raised their grandsons since they babysat them so much. They doted on them, played with them, and cheered them on as they grew into athletes. But then, one day, Mom got into an argument with Grandma over something silly, and suddenly the kids were not allowed to see their grandparents. They were eight and 15 at the time. They died after dealing with this heartbreak for a dozen years.
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