Why do narcissists go for empaths?

Empaths and narcissists make a ‘toxic’ partnership — here’s why they’re attracted to each other. Empaths and narcissists are often drawn to each other. This is because empaths have a lot of compassion and understanding to give, while narcissists thrive on someone worshipping them.

Can a narcissist sense an empath?

While it’s true people with narcissism have lower empathy, low empathy doesn’t automatically mean no empathy. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) occurs on a spectrum. People with narcissism can, in fact, show empathy and work to develop it further if they choose to do so.

What is the difference between a narcissist and an empath?

Both the narcissist and the empath are highly sensitive in nature, but there is a difference. Narcissists are sensitive only for themselves whereas empaths are sensitive about the whole world. Empaths need to know that they are responsible for themselves first and then to others.

Why are Narcissists so attracted to empaths?

Many narcissists draw people into them by making them feel good, almost like an addictive substance. They’re attracted to empaths because they can get the greatest use from them, so they act charming and friendly to mask their tendencies in order to receive love. Anyone would be hooked.

Are covert narcissists intuitive or extra sensory empaths?

In the past years I have observed many Covert Narcissists claim to be intuitive or extra-sensory Empaths as a way to explain their internal experience of sensitivity and astute perceptive awareness, and to claim a sense of spiritual, psychic, and interpersonal superiority over others.

What is it like to be in a relationship with an empath?

The relationship is all about narcissist. The empath realizes this slowly, and a time comes when they feel afraid to talk or fight for their needs and desires. In their attempt to please they don’t want to voice their true needs. They would rather be likable than give any reason to be disliked.

What is it like to be in a relationship with a narcissist?

The result is a toxic relationship. The narcissist manipulates and becomes very good at gaslighting and turning scenarios around to suit their image of self-love. The empath usually cowers apologetically, understanding the feelings of the partner to an extreme where they feel at fault for making them upset.