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7 Types Of People That Make Relationship Hard (What To Do About It)
Why it’s critical to understand the type of person you’re dating
Knowing the type of person you’re dating or intend to date is critical to how your relationship will last.
People vary. The type of person you are determines how you treat your partner and vice versa.
Unfortunately, a lot of people pretend to be someone they’re not and it can be hard to know who they truly are.
But as Gavin de Becker explained in his book The Gift of Fear, your gut feelings often tell you there’s a problem with a person’s behavior.
This article will help you to identify and provide strategies for navigating the most common personality types you’ll encounter in your dating journey.
The ‘I’m Superior to you’ Type
This type of person in a relationship has an overinflated sense of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration, and the belief that they are better than their partner.
They belittle, demean, or criticize their partner at will, and may lack empathy and understanding for their partner’s feelings.
This person may also show a lack of interest in their partner’s needs and may be…
