This article was written by Jay Reid, LPCC and by How.com.vn staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Jay Reid is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in private practice in San Francisco, CA. He specializes in helping clients who have survived a narcissistic parent or partner. Treatment focuses upon helping clients identify and challenge self-diminishing beliefs as a result of narcissistic abuse. Jay holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and an MS in Clinical Psychology from Penn State University.
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Going on a date with a total stranger can feel like a balancing act—you want to have a great time, but you also don’t want to get caught in a narcissist’s web. Don’t worry. Although every narcissist is different, there are plenty of red flags you can keep an eye out for.[1] We’ve put together 11 different ways you can spot a potential narcissist on your upcoming date so you can make a safe, informed decision about your future together.
This article is based on an interview with our licensed professional clinical counselor, Jay Reid, LPCC. Check out the full interview here.
Steps
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Warnings
- Many narcissists display toxic behavior over time in a relationship.[19] You might not notice all of the possible warning signs right away.Thanks
References
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview. 7 August 2020.
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/5-red-flags-and-blind-spots-in-dating-a-narcissist#6
- ↑ https://themindsjournal.com/first-date-spot-narcissist/
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201806/why-do-narcissists-need-outdo-everyone-else
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/5-red-flags-and-blind-spots-in-dating-a-narcissist#4
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/5-red-flags-and-blind-spots-in-dating-a-narcissist#1
- ↑ https://themindsjournal.com/first-date-spot-narcissist/
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview. 7 August 2020.
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2015/06/how-to-know-if-you-talk-too-much
- ↑ https://www.psychalive.org/narcissistic-relationships/
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/5-red-flags-and-blind-spots-in-dating-a-narcissist#5
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/7-things-youll-never-see-a-narcissist-do
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview. 7 August 2020.
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview. 7 August 2020.
- ↑ Jay Reid, LPCC. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Expert Interview. 7 August 2020.
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