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- Narcissism can change many romantic relationships over time.
- People often think narcissists are charming at first.
- They expect these partners will harm the relationship later.
- Researchers followed couples for several years to study this.
- The study measured two kinds of narcissism.
- One kind tries to impress other people.
- The other kind puts other people down to feel superior.
- Rivalry traits linked to lower satisfaction for both partners.
- Admiration did not affect partner satisfaction.
- Early relationships showed no clear link.
Difficult words
- narcissism — a strong focus on oneself and image
- romantic — about love or close relationships
- researcher — a person who studies things to learn factsResearchers
- impress — to make someone admire you or notice you
- rivalry — competition between people or groups
- satisfaction — a feeling of being pleased or happy
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Discussion questions
- Have you met someone who was charming at first?
- What makes you feel satisfied in a relationship?
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