I really don’t get it. Why am I always drawn to people with narcissistic traits? Seriously, it’s like I have a radar or something. Just recently, I made friends with someone who seemed like the life of the party at first. So charming, so engaging. Cue the eye rolls, right? But it didn’t take long for their true colors to shine through. Suddenly, every conversation was about their latest achievement, and my stories? Oh, they were just background noise.

And then there were the decisions. You know, the ones that should involve both of us? Yeah, they somehow always ended up going their way. I left those chats feeling like my opinions didn’t even matter. It’s like I was just there to prop up their ego. Fun times, right?

Now I’m sitting here, questioning my own judgment. This isn’t the first time I’ve found myself in this mess. I can’t help but wonder if I’m somehow attracting these kinds of people. My self-esteem? Let’s just say it’s not exactly thriving after this. Realizing you’re being used as a tool for someone else’s validation is just... delightful.

Looking back at this last friendship, the signs were there, glaring at me. They needed constant admiration and couldn’t handle the tiniest bit of criticism. If I dared to speak up, it was like I flipped a switch and suddenly they were defensive. It’s wild how charming they can be at first, only to morph into something controlling later on.

Maybe it’s my tendency to see the good in people. Or perhaps my patience gets mistaken for acceptance. Who knows? Whatever it is, I’m determined to spot these patterns earlier next time. But man, it’s tough when doubt creeps in and makes you second-guess even the most genuine intentions. It’s like walking through a fog with a blindfold on.

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