8 Signs Your Friend Is a Narcissist

They're not misunderstood

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Everybody should come with a warning label that says, "People may not be as they appear." It could help us make better decisions when it comes to making friends and keeping friends.

I've often friended people others see as difficult and realize that difficult can be another word for a narcissistic. If everyone tells you someone isn't good for your self-esteem or is toxic, listen to them or at least consider what they're saying.

I've always had at least one friend who was more challenging than the others. It made me feel good that no matter how much of a loner or how exhausting someone was, I had the skill set to be their friend.

You Can't Be a Good Friend if you have too many Friends

I learned how to coexist with my narcissistic mother; why wouldn't I be good with narcissist friends and partners? I'm not saying I exclusively surrounded myself with narcissists, but there have been several in my life over the years.

Sometimes, I had the sense not to go all-in with them, and other times I didn't. Nostalgia, a history, or an emotional…