Narcissism and mental health in relationships: Surprising results revealed in new psychology study

Narcissistic admiration and rivalry might not have a significant impact on the mental health of romantic partners, according to new research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Narcissistic admiration is characterized by grandiosity and charmingness, while narcissistic rivalry is characterized by aggressiveness and asserting supremacy. People high in narcissistic admiration tend to agree with statements such as “I deserve to be seen as a great personality,” while those high in narcissistic rivalry tend to agree with statements such as “Other people are worth nothing….

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