Relationships

Why Everyone Thinks Their Ex Is A Narcissist, Explained By A Psychiatrist

“Narcissist” has become one of the most overused words in modern dating. We toss around therapy-speak so casually in dating conversations that we've stopped asking what we're actually protecting ourselves from.

By Giulia Petrilli4 min read
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“My ex is a narcissist” has become the breakup line of the decade. Countless videos on social media revolve around that diagnosis. Red flags, bad experiences, broken hearts. Everything’s reduced to one single word: narcissism.