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As an actual narcissist, I’m writing anonymously to avoid being exposed. I may not be officially diagnosed with NPD (nor I’d ever want to be), but two of my psychologists, including the current one, described me as "a narcissist", and being a psychology student myself, I think it’s unfortunately accurate.
My self-image, it’s quite inconsistent. Sometimes, I do feel grandiose, but in many aspects I am objectively above-average, at least.
1) Love bombing. They will rush intimacy and it may feel like you’re “soulmates” and have common interests, common goals. – they will “mirror back” what you are looking for. The relationship does not progress at a normal pace – it gets intense really quickly and feels all-consuming.
2) They have a big ego, act superior to you or others, crave power and control, are self-centered, and act entitled. They may exhibit jealousy at parties for other people, when others are celebrating their success, etc. They take control of conversations and always find a way to make it about them. They will boast about all their accomplishments when, in reality, they are false claims. They talk about the BIG plans they have for their future and how great it will be when XYZ and you realize that day never actually comes. The grass is always greener on the other side for them.
