What types of people attract narcissists?

  1. People who are overly Empathic: mirror back narcissistic feelings – giving them great validation (narcissistic supply)
  2. Rescuers: try to save: let them move in, give them money, call in favors to get the narcissist a job.  Narcissists will tell a sad story very early in the relationship
  3. Overly Positive People: can’t imagine how there could be people who lack empathy.  Believe that everyone has some good.  Find that one thing and get exploited.  Positive people are “crack” for a narcissist.
  4. Overly Forgiving People: give lots and lots of second chances.  This is a dangerous game with narcissists.  Narcissists see forgiveness as permission.
  5. Children of Narcissistic Parents: Normalizes narcissism. Habituates people to working around narcissists.