There are lots in the collective about entanglements with narcissists, and not so many from the side of those owning the narcissist within, and considering we all hold narcissistic traits little exploration is given to this in our own psyche.
is not narcissist personality disorder! The narcissist complex is a part of all of our personalities, it is the part of us that likes to feel superior to others, the part of us that’s all about us, the part of us that seeks recognition and praise.  The adaptive narcissist within has bivalence in that it can be helpful and detrimental. Adaptive narcissism is helpful in that it can support our self-confidence, self–reliance, and the ability to celebrate ourselves. However Maladaptive narcissism can negatively impact us relating to others, aggression ( which can be displayed in many ways) taking advantage of others, looking down on and blaming others. Making everything about you, and being the victim or the perpetrator.