They venture to sabotage or exclude people they envy.

This can also take place in the workplace and in friendships.

Youve probably heard the platitude that a persons character can be measured by the company they keep.

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This isespeciallytrue for narcissists.

They might take credit for the labor of others while stealing their work.

When confronted, theyll pretend you are in the wrong for calling it out.

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You catch them in elaborate lies as well as white lies told for no reason.

Whatever their reasons may be, this is not a trustworthy or safe person to be around.

They hurt you, only to come to the rescue, orchestrating constant chaos to cause confusion.

For example, they may make cutting remarks one minute, only to give you flowers the next.

If you are in a relationship with a narcissist, you are not alone and help is out there.

You deserve safety and healing.

|Shahida Arabi is a published researcher specializing in narcissistic traits and psychopathy.

She is the bestselling author ofsix books, translated into 18+ languages all over the world.