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Narcissist as a partner: How to make the separation work

"Me! Me! Me!" - This is what goes on in a narcissist's head. To outsiders, narcissists appear friendly, nice, even attractive - but they shamelessly exploit their victims emotionally. If you come across one - run! How to recognize toxic relationships, which "red flags" you should watch out for and how to free yourself from emotional dependency.

If you don't get involved with a narcissist in the first place, you won't run the risk of falling victim to them - sounds logical, but is often easier said than done. This is because narcissists are clever and disguise their negative sides. That's why so many people fall for them: "Realistically, the chances of exposing narcissists on a first date are very slim. They often come across as very charming, self-confident and convincing at first," warns clinical psychologist Katrin Zoncsich. She also knows how to escape narcissists.