7 Early Warning Signs of a Narcissistic Partner by Lise Leblanc

Learn about the obvious, but often overlooked, warning signs that can usually be detected even in the earliest stages of a romantic relationship. These obvious narcissistic attitudes and behaviours
behaviors should never be ignored, and yet they often are dismissed. In this video, I will explain why we sometimes turn a blind eye to these glaring red flags.

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About Lise Leblanc
Lise Leblanc is a Therapist, Life Coach Practitioner, and Author with over 20 years of experience in therapeutic, educational, and leadership roles.

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Introduction (0:00)
Number 1: Love and Sex Bombing (1:08)
Number 2: They Warn You (1:50)
Number 3: They Act Superior (3:18)
Number 4: Victim-Hero Dynamic (6:15)
Number 5: Insecure and Hierarchical (8:18)
Number 6: Need for Attention/Admiration (10:00)
Number 7: Lack of Empathy (11:48)
5 Reasons People Ignore Clear Red Flags (12:45)

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[Clevelandsteamer]

No one falls in love faster than a narcissist that needs a place to live . 😂. These people are something else.

[licmir]

If they are married or have a girlfriend/boyfriend, don’t fall for “I never cheat, I’m just unhappy with him/her and I feel you’re the one” speech. He/she’ll cheat on you next.

[kathyspaulding]

A narc said to me early on, “You might hear some bad things about me.”

[GiGiDaniels]

“Don’t fool yourself into thinking you may be missing out on the greatest romance of all time.” THIS is the advice I needed to hear!!!

[edwong]

A lot of covert narcs, the ones I’ve encountered anyway, don’t lovebomb. But one consistent trait is the inability to take responsibility for their circumstances; they will always find someone or something to blame.

[matamba]

They may also say things like;

1/ You are too good for me
2/ I'm so broken
3/ I can't imagine a life without you 4/ I can't control my emotions

Folks, please plan how to get rid of them asap. Really listen to what they are telling you. Choose yourself over toxic individuals, love yourself and take care; leave them safely and block them if you can.

[TheCallie]

The "love and sex bombing" started right from the very beginning - first date. Wish I had known about this early sign. It was intense and I remember thinking that this was unlike any other relationship I had been in. It didn't take long after marriage for the extreme opposite to occur. I was completely denied sex and any sense of love. Sex became a tool for her control.

[parkerflyz]

Was told early on after some argument or emotional breakdown... "Why would you want me? I'm broken and I can't be fixed". I would always say, no way you're broken, everyone can get help or be fixed, etc. I was wrong and realized later in the relationship - don't ignore these flags.

[teresacatherine]

Listen to how someone says they
" Hate " others, Hate is a strong word Narcs even Hate people they've never met ...

[thestoicspath]

Imagine being in a relationship with someone who wouldn't admit to any mistake. Someone whose apologies are laced with "but you made me do it". Someone who would use suicide threats when she didn't get her way (read, agree with everything I say and do). Someone who doesn't want you being close with your own parents and siblings. Someone who bad mouths you to strangers she met a few days ago. Someone who applies double standards on accountability, none for them but extreme control for you. Someone who leaves you after a petty argument days after you've lost your dad. Someone who insults when you disengage from a senseless argument since you want a sober discussion not a shouting match.

[TomHeavey]

A couple of months in I tried to have our first emotionally open and sincere conversation. She curled up and hid her her face in hands and said “I’m broken and can’t do relationships”, followed by a bunch of confusing comments that made not much sense. It’s over now, I miss her, but she was telling me something true in that moment.

[AlexRyan]

I have found that it is MUCH easier to accurately assess a person's character when there is zero desire to “get something” from them.

The more needy and fearful we are, the more difficult it is to see the world the way it actually is. Suffering warps our perception of reality. :(

[VioletMcBrideRN]

why Why WHY...didn't I know about Narcissistic behaviors before one destroyed our entire family. All 7 Early warning signs and all 5 reasons for accepting their behavior applied to my son and his now wife. But, I am the person who got No 3 reason SO wrong. When my son came to me with crazy stories and concerns for her behavior, I told him to give this poor damaged girl a chance and to show her there are nice people in the world. UGH!!! why oh why?? Had I known I would have told my son to research and follow his gut. Now he is married to her, isolated from friends, estranged from his parents and his family, not able to show any affection to his biological daughter from previous relationship, has anxiety disorder, sees an anger management counselor, has suicidal ideation... etc... your videos are literally life saving @liseleblanc. Thank You

[ClusterBombed]

“I can’t keep a boyfriend, they always run away!”… oh yeah she told me alright. That’s just one out of many, many examples.

[ClusterBombed]

Yep, walked into the bathroom one night. This was a few weeks after we met. I said to myself “You can handle this Mark, people have just treated her wrong!”…😮 ffs..🤦‍♂️

[herrroy]

Know this: What you see is what you get. They will never ever change.

[skaziblu]

i experienced this:
"you deserve better"
"your my knight"

[michaeld.]

Thanks for your great videos. After 16 years relationship with a female covert narcissist I can‘t tell you how right you are. Kind regards from Germany.

[garyrobinson]

My girlfriend would want gifts all the time. She ghosted me because i refused to buy her a cd. She had very little interest in my life. She wouldn't ask me any questions about myself for example what's your favourite movie? My friend died recently and she never asked me how i was feeling. When i told her she couldn't wait to change the subject. She had no empathy. That was the biggest red flag. I didn't know it was narcissism. I was blinded by her beauty.

[brothermoto]

Spot on. I had a marriage just like this and the reasons for staying hit a nerve too.