We all need those solid friends in our lives who stay by our side no matter what. But sometimes, we also get friends who make us feel exhausted and inferior. They just talk about themselves and pay very little attention to us or what is going on in our life. It's possible that such friends turn out to be narcissists.
So, do you also have a narcissistic friend? Take this quick 'Do I have a narcissist friend?' quiz to find out.
1. Do you have a good time when you hang out with your friend?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. I used to always have fun, but now I just feel drained
2. Does your friend think their way of thinking is the only way?
A. Not really
B. Sometimes
C. Yes, always
3. Does your friend perceive themselves as the best person in the world, despite what the reality is?
A. Not really
B. Sometimes
C. Yes, always
4. How does your friend react when they do something nice for someone else or the community?
A. I don’t really hear about it much
B. They make sure to tell me about it
C. They hold themselves up on a pedestal for the next several months so everyone can adore their superhuman generosity
5. Do you feel like your friendship is reciprocated or one-sided?
A. It depends; most of the time, I feel it is reciprocated
B. Sometimes I feel it is one-sided, but not all the time
C. I feel it is one-sided all the time
6. How do they react when you try to stand up for yourself?
A. They encourage me!
B. They usually get mad at me
C. They usually make a joke of it and laugh it off, saying, “you’re too sensitive.”
7. Do you think your friend is loyal?
A. I do
B. Sometimes
C. Only when it is in their interest to do so, for the most part, they enjoy other people’s failures or mistakes
8. How does your friend react when you achieve something significant or receive praise?
A. They genuinely celebrate my accomplishments
B. Sometimes they seem happy for me, but other times they might downplay it
C. They often try to shift the focus back to themselves or diminish my achievements
9. How do you feel after spending time with your friend?
A. I feel uplifted and energized
B. I feel a mix of emotions, sometimes positive and sometimes drained
C. I feel emotionally drained or negatively impacted
10. Does your friend frequently exaggerate their accomplishments or talents?
A. Not really
B. Sometimes, they might exaggerate a little
C. Yes, they often exaggerate or boast about themselves
11. How do they handle disagreements or conflicts within the friendship?
A. We discuss and resolve conflicts fairly and respectfully
B. It varies; sometimes they can be understanding, and other times they might get defensive
C. They often turn disagreements into personal attacks or refuse to acknowledge their role
12. How much attention do they give to your problems or struggles?
A. They are genuinely attentive and supportive
B. Sometimes they listen, but it feels like they are more focused on their own issues
C. They don't show much interest in my problems or often make it about themselves
13. Does your friend trash-talk other people all the time, even your mutual friends?
A. No
B. Sometimes
C. Yes
14. If you try to point out one of their flaws or address something about them that bothers you, how does your friend respond?
A. Usually, they are good at taking constructive criticism
B. It depends; sometimes they are understanding, and other times they could be argumentative
C. They always feel under attack and try to turn it around on me
15. What does your friend do to your self-esteem?
A. Usually, my friend builds me up
B. I don’t think they do anything for my self-esteem, good or bad
C. I used to feel like my friend really built me up, but now I feel like they do everything to tear me down
