Narcissistic partners usually have difficulty really loving someone else, because they dont truly love themselves. They are so focused on themselves that they cannot really “see” their partner as a separate person. They tend to only see the partner in terms of how they fill their needs (or fail to fill their needs).

What does a narcissistic relationship look like?

In relationships, narcissists may exhibit some or all of the following behaviors: Requiring excessive admiration: “They need constant compliments and praise, and can be very critical if they feel their partner is not taking care of them in the way they expect,” Gingold says.