{"id":80975,"date":"2022-10-31T10:33:22","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T10:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=80975"},"modified":"2022-10-31T10:35:17","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T10:35:17","slug":"parasitic-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/parasitic-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Warning Signs of Parasitic Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Although relationships are supposed to be equal for both parties, this isn’t always the case in terms of the love and support they receive. At times, you may find yourself in a parasitic relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n

This means that one person may be getting more attention than another. Here’s a look at knowing if you are in this <\/span>type of relationship<\/span><\/a> and warning signs to watch out for.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>How to know if you are in a parasitic relationship<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

You may be wondering if you are in a type of parasite relationship. One way to know is if your partner seems only to be worried about you initially, and this behavior changes dramatically once you start dating and get serious.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is thought that <\/span>narcissists<\/span><\/a> develop parasitic relationships with their mates, which result in the other partner having to cater to the narcissist’s needs and wants at all times. <\/span><\/p>\n

They need to be praised, paid attention to, and regarded regularly, and they will want to be congratulated on every accomplishment they make, no matter the size.<\/span><\/p>\n

When someone has a parasitic personality like this, it may seem like they are taking all your energy, attention, and time. You might feel like you are more their caregiver than their partner. Think about if this is how your relationship feels to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to learn more about one-sided relationships, check out this video:<\/span><\/p>\n