Claim your 14-day Free Trial and transform your relationships this Valentine's Day! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/valentines-day?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=14-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast Are you dating a narcissist, or are they just avoidant? One of the most common and confusing questions in relationships is whether someone is truly a narcissist—or if they simply have an insecure attachment style like dismissive or fearful avoidant. In this episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, Thais unpacks 9 key signs to help you tell the difference and avoid mislabeling your partner (or yourself). What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ The 9 diagnostic traits of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) ✔️ Why dismissive avoidants can seem similar—but are NOT narcissists ✔️ How fearful avoidants differ from narcissists in their emotional depth ✔️ The key difference between narcissistic entitlement vs. self-orientation ✔️ Why anxious attachment styles are often mistaken for narcissism ✔️ The biggest red flag that separates an insecure attachment from true narcissism If you’ve ever wondered, “Are they emotionally unavailable or actually manipulative?”, this episode will help you identify the real patterns at play and protect yourself in relationships. Meet Your Host: Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leader in personal development. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais has helped thousands transform their relationships and emotional well-being. Helpful Resources: 💡 Take the Free Attachment Quiz: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📖 Learning Love Book – The guide to healing attachment wounds: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎙️ More Podcast Episodes: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read More on Our Blog: https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Follow Us on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool Podcast Sponsors: 💧 AquaTru – Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier today! Visit AquaTru.com and use code 'THAIS' at checkout. 💰 Rocket Money – Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster: RocketMoney.com/THAIS 💼 Indeed – Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility: Indeed.com/THAIS 🌬️ AirDoctor – Get UP TO $300 off air purifiers: airdoctorpro.com and use promo code 'THAIS' 🧠 Headway – Visit makeheadway.com/thais for fun & easy personal growth! #attachmentstyles #narcissisticabuse #dismissiveavoidant #anxiousattachment #relationshippatterns #attachmenttheory #selfhealing #personaldevelopment #emotionalabuse Love this episode? If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps us continue to provide insightful content to help you on your personal development journey. 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
