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Narcissists thrive on what is often referred to as "supply"—a source of validation, attention, and admiration. High supply refers to individuals who provide narcissists with excessive amounts of this attention and affirmation, often at their own expense. Identifying the top signs of narcissistic high supply can help you understand whether you're dealing with someone who is manipulating you for their own gain. Let’s explore the top 10 signs of narcissistic high supply:

1. Excessive Flattery: Narcissists love people who constantly praise and compliment them. This endless admiration feeds their ego and sense of superiority.
2. Unconditional Support: Individuals who offer their unconditional support, even when the narcissist is wrong, are often high supply. This lack of boundaries makes them easy targets.
3. Emotional Dependence: Narcissists enjoy people who are emotionally dependent on them. It reinforces their sense of control and makes it harder for the high supply to leave.
4. Always Available: If someone is always available for the narcissist, whether in person or online, it feeds their need for constant attention.
5. Over-involvement: High supply often means being deeply involved in the narcissist’s life, whether it’s handling their problems or constantly keeping up with their needs.
6. Lack of Boundaries: Narcissists often manipulate individuals who don't have clear boundaries, allowing them to take advantage without repercussions.
7. Desperate to Please: Individuals who go out of their way to please the narcissist, often at the expense of their own needs, are prime candidates for high supply.
8. Forgiving Bad Behavior: High supply individuals often forgive narcissistic abuse, believing that the narcissist’s actions are somehow justified.
9. Centering Conversations on the Narcissist: When someone always turns the focus of conversations back to the narcissist, it reinforces the narcissist’s inflated sense of self-worth.
10. Ignoring Red Flags: Narcissists count on high supply to overlook or ignore obvious red flags, allowing their manipulative behavior to continue unchecked.

Read: What Makes Someone High Supply to a Narcissist: A Personal Exploration.