 Narcissists often only care about their own happiness and they may not always be able to experience love the same way that non-narcissists do. Rather than liking you as a person, they may only like what you can do for them. In today's video, we're going to talk about signs that a narcissist likes you or at least likes what you have to offer because we want you to be self-aware and protect yourself using psychological knowledge. Love bombing. If a narcissist is interested in you, you might notice that they shower you with admiration and attention shortly after you meet them. They might be quick to say, I love you, but you want a pedestal and make grand romantic gestures. They treat you so well that you might be thinking, is this too good to be true? However, their behavior usually shifts after a while and they stop treating you as well as they did in the beginning. They might even start exhibiting toxic behaviors. Is the narcissist in your life playful, flirtatious, and non-committal? According to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, narcissists tend to exhibit a ludic love style, which is characterized by a fun, no strings attached attitude. But be careful, while this type of love might sound enjoyable, it's also associated with game-playing and deception. They're preoccupied with your image. Does the narcissist seem concerned with what their friends think about you together? Narcissists want to appear picture perfect to others. They'll try to make it seem like you are in the ideal relationship. They may be more preoccupied with appearing perfect together in public, rather than having a happy and healthy relationship with you. And what to do next? So what should you do if a narcissist likes you? Here's what mental health professionals suggest. Pay attention to your own needs. It can be easy to get caught up in a narcissist's mind games, to the point where you start to care more about what they think of you than your own well-being. Try asking yourself, since I'm at this person, have they brought more happiness or hardship into my life? Is this relationship serving me? Or would I be better off without them? Learn about narcissism. What is a narcissist? The word tends to get thrown around a lot in pop culture. Narcissism does not simply mean that someone is selfish or full of themselves. NPD, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, is a mental condition where people believe they are superior, manipulate others to get their way, and have an exaggerated sense of entitlement. People with NPD may also lack the ability to recognize others' feelings and require a high amount of admiration. It's important to educate yourself on this clinical disorder. Set boundaries. If a narcissist likes you and you decide to keep them in your life, it's important to set boundaries for yourself. For example, you don't need to engage with every argument they try to start. You may need to take breaks from this person and remind them of your boundaries. Narcissists can be very good manipulators. Know your limits and recognize when the narcissist crosses a line. And if you decide they've violated your boundaries, don't feel guilty about ending the relationship. Your mental health always comes first. We also have a video on 10 things a narcissist would say as well from a year ago. Here.