Is My Friend a Narcissist Quiz

Get a clearer read on friendship patterns like entitlement, blame, and manipulation in about 10 minutes. Free and no sign-up, it offers an easy self-check and clear next-step guidance if you feel unsafe.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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How the Scales are Structured

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13/15
Accountability and Conflict Tactics (AaCT)
Measures how your friend tends to handle conflict and accountability, including repair efforts versus blame shifting, reality distortion, punitive withdrawal, and interference with other relationships.
Not endorsed
Pattern to notice
Action warranted
0NaNNot endorsed1NaNPattern to notice3NaNAction warranted
A score of 13 falls in the Action warranted range, suggesting frequent concerning conflict tactics (e.g., blame shifting, reality distortion, punitive withdrawal, or isolating behavior) that you may want to take seriously.
example score
9/15
Empathy and Reciprocity (EaR)
This scale reflects how consistently care, attention, and effort are shared and reciprocated in the friendship, especially when your needs conflict with your friend's wants.
Not endorsed
Pattern to notice
Action warranted
0NaNNot endorsed1NaNPattern to notice3NaNAction warranted
A score of 9 falls in the Action warranted range, suggesting a notable and possibly persistent imbalance in empathy or give-and-take that may merit supportive reflection and clearer boundaries.
example score
8/15
Entitlement and Boundary Pressure (EaBP)
Measures how often your friend pushes past limits around privacy, autonomy, and shared rules.
Not endorsed
Pattern to notice
Action warranted
0NaNNot endorsed1NaNPattern to notice3NaNAction warranted
A score of 8 falls in the “Action warranted” range, suggesting repeated or more significant boundary pressure that may merit attention.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Confused by a friend
44%OF USERS
People who feel drained, blamed, or manipulated by a close friend and want clarity on whether the pattern is unhealthy.
After a big fallout
33%OF USERS
People replaying an argument, breakup, or smear campaign and trying to make sense of what happened and what to do next.
Concerned on someone’s behalf
23%OF USERS
People who notice a friend or family member being controlled or used in a friendship and want a quick reality check.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Accountability and Conflict Tactics (AaCT)
Average
5.7
Normal range
3.67.9
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Empathy and Reciprocity (EaR)
Average
4.4
Normal range
26.8
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Entitlement and Boundary Pressure (EaBP)
Average
8.6
Normal range
6.510.7
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It reviews observable friendship behaviors sometimes linked to entitlement, low reciprocity, blame shifting, and manipulation. It produces a reflective summary based on the selected responses.
Can the results diagnose narcissistic personality disorder?
No; it cannot diagnose any mental health condition or determine whether a person has narcissistic personality disorder. Only a qualified professional can make a diagnosis.
How should the score be interpreted?
Scores are unvalidated indicators meant to support reflection on patterns that may feel harmful or unbalanced. They are not clinical or legal cutoffs and should not be used as proof about someone’s character or intent.
How long does it take and how many questions are included?
Estimated completion time is about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 15 questions.
What if the situation feels threatening or controlling?
If there is fear, coercion, stalking, or threats, contact a trusted person or a relevant support service. If danger seems immediate, seek urgent local help.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Is My Friend a Narcissist Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

This free, no-sign-up self-check explores observable behaviors sometimes associated with narcissistic or harmful friendship patterns, including entitlement, limited reciprocity, blame, and manipulation. It cannot determine whether your friend has narcissistic personality disorder; only a qualified professional can assess that. Scores are unvalidated reflective summaries, not clinical or legal cutoffs. Harm can involve peers or adults. If you feel threatened or controlled, contact someone you trust or a relevant support service; seek urgent local help if danger is immediate.

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