Dating a narcissist woman rarely starts with obvious warning signs. In the early stages, everything often feels intense, exciting, and emotionally charged. She may seem confident, charismatic, deeply interested in you, and unusually engaging. Many men later admit they ignored small inconsistencies because the emotional connection felt real. Before going further, it’s important to ground this topic in reality — not stereotypes. According to large-scale population studies based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) affects approximately 0.5–6% of the general population, depending on diagnostic thresholds and methodology. Women represent roughly 25–40% of diagnosed cases, while men are diagnosed more often. Source: American Psychiatric Association – DSM-5 Stinson et al., Archives of General Psychiatry National Institutes of Health (NIH) Importantly, most people you meet do not have NPD. However, many individuals show narcissistic traits that strongly affect romantic relationships. Research consistently shows that […]