Yes ... same here ... 10 friggin years... And I've discovered since leaving him that there's a helluva lot of narcissists out there, a freaky amount!!
And I also concerned I will fall for it again, cos the chance of meeting one is high, as there are so many of 'em.
I had an encounter (not a relationship) with another narcissist, I think that's what opened my eyes to spotting them.

And you know what ... as it happens 3 of my gal pals are involved with one ... isn't that typical? I didn't know they were narcissists when I first met them.
And guess what: They repelled me on the spot.
My very very dear friend is with one and I really can't stand to be in the same room with that man. Not joking. He makes me feel sick to the stomach. ALL my alarm bells go freaking nuts when he's around.
Of course this does affect my friendship with my galpal as I can not really see my friend anymore, cos he's always there. And if she wants to come over, he'll come with her. But I rather not see her than put up with being around a f**king narcissist. I put up with one for 10 years, I just can't bear it no more. My friend understands (I told her).

But anywho, I think we'll be alright, I think our 'sensors' will spot them. I've spotted those three and my instincts immediately scream "GET OUT OF HERE!!!"

Can women be "narcissists" also? That description fits a few I have met.

Thank you misstina for Flowers

I thought this was where we were allowed to express our opinion.

Moving on to where ?

Whatever that reaction is, you can fix it.

next time? say this
" sooo tell me about yourself"


and then time him on how long it takes him to do it