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Is It Possible for a Narcissist to Be Faithful in a Relationship?

Is It Possible for a Narcissist to Be Faithful in a Relationship?

Absolutely, yes, but this is the wrong question

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Melissa Kalt, M.D.
Apr 18, 2025
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While many narcissists cheat, cheating is not part of the diagnostic criteria for NPD. Some do. Some don’t.

All narcissists are motivated by narcissistic supply and the survival of their persona — their idealized self with its made-up version of reality.

Beyond that, they are different — different types of narcissist, differ…

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