Longitudinal analysis reveals no moderation of relationship satisfaction by narcissistic rivalry, suggesting complex dynamics.
Despite its association with lower baseline satisfaction, narcissistic rivalry failed to moderate longitudinal changes in relationship satisfaction. These findings challenge the assumption of a linear cost to narcissism over time and highlight the need to investigate alternative time scales or heterogeneous relationship outcomes.
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