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8 Indicators of a Toxic Relationship with a Vulnerable Narcissist: Subtle Amber Flags to Watch Out For.

Sherile Turner-Myles
8 min readFeb 23, 2023

Are you in a toxic relationship with a vulnerable narcissist?

Identifying a toxic relationship with a vulnerable narcissist can be challenging, as they are adept at hiding their true nature behind a charming exterior. However, specific “amber flags” may signal you are involved with a toxic narcissist.

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These signals are subtle indicators of a potentially unhealthy relationship and should not be disregarded. “Amber flags” are warning signs that suggest the possibility of a problem or issue in a relationship with a narcissist, although they may not necessarily signify an immediate threat.

These “amber flags” may include behaviours such as the excessive need for attention or validation, lack of empathy, manipulative tendencies, emotional volatility, and a tendency to blame others for their problems. They may be more subtle or less obvious than “red flags,” which are clear signs of danger or warning, but they should not be ignored as they can lead to more serious problems in the relationship.

Here are eight amber flags to watch out for:

  1. They are always putting you down. Constant belittlement is a common behaviour among vulnerable narcissists, and it is one of the most subtle…

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Sherile Turner-Myles
Sherile Turner-Myles

Written by Sherile Turner-Myles

I write about Covert Narcissism and other Personality Disorders, and how they impact relationships.

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