Is My Partner A Narcissist Quiz

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20 Questions | Total Attempts: 94608 | Updated: Jun 23, 2025
1. When you speak to them, they…

Shift the conversation to themselves
Shift the conversation to other topics
Sometimes tell a related story about them
Listen closely and tell me their opinion, if asked
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Healthy relationships are built on love, respect, and understanding. But if you're feeling confused or emotionally drained by your partner's behavior, it could be a sign of narcissistic traits. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) involves an infl... see more
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2. Does your partner ever acknowledge their flaws?

Never, they think they’re perfect
Rarely, and even then it’s begrudging
Sometimes, if pointed ou
Yes, they are self-aware and open to improvement
3. When making decisions, whose opinion matters most?

Theirs, without question
Mostly theirs, but sometimes others
Both, but they tend to take charge
They consider others' opinions equally
4. How does your partner handle your emotions?

They dismiss them as unimportant
They find them bothersome
They occasionally listen but quickly change the subject
They show genuine concern and try to help
5. Does your partner apologize when they are wrong?

Never, they believe they are always right
Rarely, and only if pressured
Sometimes, but it’s half-hearted
Yes, sincerely and often
6. How does your partner respond when you succeed at something?

They downplay my achievements
They get jealous or competitive
They seem indifferent
They celebrate your success genuinely
7. Do they think they are special?

Yes, to the point where nobody else matters
Yes, they consider themselves pretty special
Yes, sometimes they think they are more important than anyone else
Yes, but in a positive way 
8. Do they consider other people’s desires and feelings?

No
Seldom
Sometimes
Always
9. How much attention do they need from you?

All of it
Most of it
They can need attention sometimes
They do not need attention, but like to be reassured
10. Are they argumentative?

Yes, they argue about anything and everything 
Yes, mostly
Yes, they do argue about some things
No, they always listen to other people’s opinions and ideas
11. How does your partner react to criticism?

They get very angry and start defending themselves
They simply ignore it
They are not happy about it but listen to critics
They listen to critics and try to improve themselves
12. How does your partner treat you when you don’t give them what they want?

They get angry and use ridicule and personal attacks
They give me the cold shoulder and withhold affection
They are upset but get over it
They accept it
13. Does your partner break rules?

Yes, and they take pride in it
Yes, sometimes
Not really
Never
14. Does your partner pressure you to do things their way?

Yes, always, and they get angry if I don't do as required
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
15. Does your partner ever offer something to other people?

Yes, but only to expect more in exchange
Yes, but I don’t think it’s out of generosity
Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t
Yes, out of pure generosity
16. Does your partner reveal private information that most people would prefer to withhold?

Yes, and it's actually embarrassing
They follow this temptation sometimes
Rarely
Never
17. Does your partner envy other people?

Yes, a lot
Yes, sometimes
Occasionally
Never
18. Does your partner consider their needs the most important?

All the time, they would even ignore our children's needs
I am afraid so
Sometimes
Never
19. Does your partner accept contrary viewpoints?

No, and they get mad when contradicted
No, and they ignore them
Yes, whether they like it or not
Yes, they embrace them without any problem
20. What is your partner’s opinion about their achievements?

They exaggerate about it
They like to boast, but they are right
They talk about achievements without boasting
They are very modest about it
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