A narcissist chooses their partner based on whether the partner affirms their grandiose sense of self. They are generally not interested in learning a lot about the other person.
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The term "narcissism" is commonly used to describe anyone who is egotistical and self-absorbed. But there are differences between normal narcissism and the pathological kind. Normal narcissism refers to a well-integrated sense of self that is generally for the greater good. Pathological narcissism describes extreme fluctuations between feelings of inferiority and failure with a sense of superiority and grandiosity.