5. Devaluation of Others.
Another thing to look out for is how critical or judgmental they would be of others. You, no; everything you do this early on in the relationship will be perfect, but listen carefully to how they view or talk about others. They are usually careful to do it in a very light-hearted fashion to make you laugh or smile. But it is very insidious how Narcissists devalue people to your face very early on. You just need to see it for what it is.
Recommended: Will I Ever Be Free of You?: How to Navigate a High-Conflict Divorce from a Narcissist and Heal Your Family.
6. Gift Giving.
The sixth thing a Narcissist would do is gift-giving. Once again, very early on in meeting you, they are already sweetening the deal by giving you gifts. Gifts are meant to lower your boundaries and make you feel indebted to the Narcissist.
And when someone feels indebted to someone, they are usually more likely to accommodate them and reciprocate their gestures of kindness. They are also likely to trust them and are less likely to reject them. When a Narcissist gives a gift, it is to bribe you. They are giving, hoping for a return in the future.
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