Am I Crazy...or Is There Something Really Wrong With My Partner? My Parent? My Kid?
Quiz #2
1. Does your spouse seem to think s/he is better than most people?
____YES
____NO
2. Does your partner fantasize or exaggerate power, successes, attractiveness, accomplishments, or talents?
____YES
____NO
3. Does your partner require constant praise and/or admiration?
____YES
____NO
4. Does your partner fail to recognize other people’s feelings and expect them to go along with his/her ideas and plans?
____YES
____NO
5. Does your partner take advantage of you or others?
____YES
____NO
6.Is your partner jealous of others or believe others are jealous of him/her?
____YES
____NO
7. Does your partner set unhealthy,
unrealistic goals for self or others?
____YES
____NO
8. Does your partner get easily hurt and/or defensive and perceive most feedback as criticism and judgement?
____YES
____NO
9. Do you often see Your partner as a drama queen/king?
____YES
____NO
10. Does your partner value themselves over just about everyone else?.
____YES
____NO
If you answered YES to 2 or more of these questions, chances are good that you are in relationship with an individual with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
When a person has a narcissistic personality disorder, they may come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious. They often monopolize conversations. They may belittle or look down on people whom they perceive as inferior. They often may have a sense of entitlement. And when they don't receive the special treatment to which they feel entitled, they may become very impatient or angry. You may also recognize their desire for having "the best" of everything — the best car, clothes, shoes, social events, for instance.
If you believe you are in a relationship that sounds like this, please call me. I was in one too, and have the training and personal experience to support and help you take your life back.
Barbara Monett, LCSW
PRIVATE PRACTICE, SANTA CRUZ, CA.
Ph and text: 831-252-6000
Santa Cruz Therapist, Helping People Recover from Addiction, Codependency and Emotional Abuse