Maintaining healthy relationships with our loved ones is crucial for our well-being. If you suspect that your spouse may be exhibiting traits of narcissistic personality disorder, this "Does my spouse have narcissistic personality disorder?" quiz will help you gain some insight.
Answer the following questions honestly to assess the situation and consider seeking professional help if necessary.
1. Does your spouse constantly seek attention and admiration from others?
A. Yes, they always crave attention and praise
B. No, they don't always seek attention and admiration
C. Sometimes, it depends on the situation
2. Is your spouse overly obsessed with their appearance and always trying to look perfect?
A. Yes, they are obsessed with their appearance
B. No, they don't overly focus on their looks
C. Sometimes, they do care about their appearance more than necessary
3. Does your spouse have a sense of entitlement and believe they are better than others?
A. Yes, they always show a sense of entitlement
B. No, they don't believe they are superior to others
C. Sometimes, they do display a sense of entitlement
4. Does your spouse lack empathy and have difficulty understanding or recognizing the emotions of others?
A. Yes, they rarely show empathy toward others
B. No, they are generally empathetic toward others
C. Sometimes, they struggle with empathy toward others
5. Is your spouse manipulative and always trying to control situations or people?
A. Yes, they are manipulative and controlling
B. No, they don't exhibit manipulative behavior
C. Sometimes, they can be manipulative and controlling
6. Does your spouse often take advantage of others for their own personal gain?
A. Yes, they frequently exploit others for personal gain
B. No, they generally do not take advantage of others
C. Sometimes, they may manipulate situations for personal benefit
7. Does your spouse have a constant need for admiration and praise from others?
A. Yes, they always seek admiration and praise
B. No, they do not have a constant need for admiration and praise
C. Sometimes, they desire admiration and praise
8. Does your spouse have a tendency to belittle or demean others to make themselves feel superior?
A. Yes, they frequently belittle or demean others
B. No, they do not engage in belittling or demeaning behavior
C. Sometimes, they may belittle or demean others in certain situations
9. Is your spouse easily angered or irritated when they are not the center of attention?
A. Yes, they often get angry or irritated when not the center of attention
B. No, they do not display anger or irritation in those situations
C. Sometimes, they may react negatively when not the center of attention
10. Does your spouse have a difficult time accepting criticism and become defensive when confronted?
A. Yes, they have a hard time accepting criticism and become defensive
B. No, they are generally able to accept criticism without becoming defensive
C. Sometimes, they may struggle with accepting criticism and become defensive
