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The study aims to explore how narcissistic traits affect relationship satisfaction over time.

March 28, 2026Open Access

From Spark to Strain? Changes in Relationship Satisfaction as a Function of Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry

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The study aims to explore how narcissistic traits affect relationship satisfaction over time.
Longitudinal analysis of relationship satisfaction
Assessment of narcissistic admiration and rivalry
Comparison of baseline satisfaction and changes over time
Narcissistic rivalry did not moderate changes in relationship satisfaction
Findings challenge the assumption of a simple negative impact of narcissism on satisfaction
Emphasize the need for exploring different time scales and diverse relationship outcomes

Abstract

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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Seidman et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c7724e8bbfbc51511e2a48 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.70065

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Gwendolyn Seidman

Michigan State University

William J. Chopik

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Journal of Personality

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