What is a relationship with a codependent and a narcissist like?

People with codependency sometimes form relationships with people who have NPD. Typically the two partners develop complementary roles to fill each other’s needs. The codependent person has found a partner they can pour their self into, and the narcissistic person has found someone who puts their needs first.

How do you spot a narcissist at the beginning of a relationship?

If you think these signs fit, we’ll also give you tips on how to handle the situation.

1. They were charming AF… at first.
2. They hog the conversation, talking about how great they are.
3. They feed off your compliments.
4. They lack empathy.
5. They don’t have any (or many) long-term friends.
6. They pick on you constantly.
7. They gaslight you.

Are narcissists addicted to codependents?

Contrary to popular belief, narcissists show codependent symptoms. Narcissists (people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder) and codependents are usually considered opposites, but surprisingly, though their outward behavior may differ, they share many psychological traits.

What type of people are codependents attracted to?

Codependents seek out partners whom they can save and get drowned in taking care of their partners while never being taken care of themselves. Like a pair of dysfunctional puzzle pieces perfectly fitting together floating across a sea of misery, codependents attract those who desire caregivers and enablers (vampires).

What traits are narcissists attracted to?

Narcissists are attracted to dynamic and appealing partners, individuals who appear as if they have high self-esteem but who also have a “pocket” or two of low self-esteem.

Are Empaths codependents?

Empaths are more than empathetic. Like an HSP–highly sensitive person–they’re highly attuned to stimuli and other people’s emotions and energy, often at a transpersonal or paranormal level. They may be codependent and end up in abusive relationships.