Remember that guy you met last August? He was tall, dark, and as it turns out, more brooding than handsome. Well, here we are and now it's time you learned the cold, hard truth about him. I hate to be the one to tell to you, but you're dating a narcissist.

Don't blame yourself. It's easy to fall for these games. Guys like this usually come with good looks and the ability to talk themselves out of trouble the second it starts. But, no matter how charming he is, there are a few telltale signs that your newfound Prince Charming is nothing more than another frog to kiss.

He always has to be right.

Think back to all of the arguments you've had with him. How many have you won? And, how many have ended with you apologizing to him for being "crazy." I'm guessing the argument started after he did something stupid and in the course of 20 minutes, he turned it around and managed to blame you for his bad behavior.

And you believed him, thinking that if you didn't have such high expectations then you wouldn't be disappointed. Yet, again. Then you start thinking that maybe you are crazy.

Does he always shift the blame to you?

Now, look at the ways that you each interact with other people. He can look at other girls all day long if he wants to, but if you so much as hold eye contact with the cute waiter for too long, he flips out. Have you ever wondered why? Probably not right. Instead, you beat yourself up for being so stupid.

And this happens. Over and over and over again.

For months, then years, and for some women, decades. You try to shower him with affection, listen to his problems, and get along with his mother. You try everything and it still isn't enough.

You stay up all night staring at the ceiling wondering why you aren't good enough, like a scene out of a movie. You wonder what the secret is. How do all of these other people have such picture-perfect relationships?

Here's the secret: you're the one dating a narcissist.

And you need to run.

Run far and don't look back.

Find someone who is capable of loving someone else and of loving you in the way that you need to be loved. It won't be easy to get rid of him. In fact, it will be really, really hard. Narcissists aren't the type to disappear quietly into the night. He will fight you. He doesn't love you or care about you, but he will fight you if you try to leave him.

Why? Because he lives for the drama and he will continue to drag your name through the mud and sooner or later, your phone will buzz in the middle of the night. And it will be him.

Sooner or later, you won't be able to ignore him. You'll see his face when you close your eyes. You'll jump when your phone dings. Block his number. Go out of your way to avoid driving past his house. Walk the other way when you see his friends at the mall.

He's never going to change. He will never make a name for himself, but you can.

So do it.

Do everything you've ever dreamed of and find a real man who's ready and willing to go on the journey with you.