3. They have similar traits
Another answer to the same question, “Why do people fall in love with narcissists?” might be one that is a little bit unsettling. Some people might be attracted to people who exhibit narcissistic traits because they also have the same traits. It’s like they are attracted to another version of them.
According to research conducted in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, sharing characteristics with a love partner is common. It is natural to find people who have similar traits to you. This might feel comfortable and can also make you feel understood. Combining all of this, you can have a happy relationship with fewer conflicts.
It can be problematic, though, if this instinct leads you into a relationship with a narcissist. A narcissist’s version of love involves mimicking your actions in order to win your affection. It’s possible that what seems to be shared preferences and interests is a deception to build a false image.
There are some studies that show that narcissists have a higher chance of falling in love with partners who share the same grandiosity tendencies as them.
