Narcissistic "love" is intense, self-serving idealization and love-bombing that attracts partners short-term but leads to volatility, entitlement-driven harm, and eventual devastation.
Narcissism, including grandiose and vulnerable types, can drive relentless perfectionism, harsh expectations of others, and significant empathy deficits and emotional dysregulation.
Grandiose narcissists frequently insult others to boost self-esteem, seek attention, and manipulate social perception; avoid engaging and shift focus or leave.