"In this sense, when a narcissist says "I love you," it may, most times, not mean what most other people mean. Their love tends to serve, first and foremost, their own needs and above all others. However, most partners won't realize this in the early stages of a romantic relationship. This is because, as a 2017 study from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology notes, narcissists may seem like very appealing partners, but only in the short term."
"A hallmark feature of a relationship with a narcissist is the sheer intensity of the early stages. While some would call it a "whirlwind romance," research from the Journal of Family Theory and Review notes that this is actually the product of "idealization." Simply put, this is the period when a narcissist showers their partner with admiration, gifts, bold declarations of love and devotion - or anything, really, that it takes to win them"
Grandiose narcissism features pervasive grandiosity, feelings of privilege, entitlement, expectations of special treatment, and an exaggerated sense of self-importance. Expressions of love from narcissists often prioritize the narcissist's needs above the partner's needs. Early relationship stages frequently involve intense idealization and magnetic charm that conceal self-serving motives. That intensity manifests as love-bombing through admiration, gifts, and bold declarations aimed at securing the partner. These relationships tend to be appealing only in the short term, are prone to volatility, and commonly leave the non-narcissistic partner emotionally devastated.
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