I am not an expert but thru my experience with an N the answer is no. From what I have read about Ns my ex was exactly like what I have read on here. No one can make a relationship work with them because the relationship is not up to you whether it works its up to them. You can't win with a N no matter what ur personality. If u are dependant on them they see as weak and having total control over u this gives them the go ahead to treat u like crap. They think they can treat u however u want and u won't leave because u need them. If ur the opposite they will leave u because they can't control u. And then theres the trait where they get bored with people quickly nad dump you or push you to your limit so you dump them and its ur fault not theres. That is why when I see people on here say theres hope for them I disagree. If u even want to try to help which I did, they dont love so theres no insentive for them to stay in a relationship they only need your presence and admiration not your love so they can just move on anytime. Also, the pieces of the puzzle usually doesn't all come together until the end. Then u know what u were dealing with and its too late to help they've already written u off and moved on. U can't be in a relationship with soemone who can't love they won't stay around they dont need to. They have nothing invested emotionally.
I am not sure what "meaningful" means - but many narcissists have long term relationships with their sources of supply (not necessarily with other narcissists).
both.
By being happy, successful and forgiving... Something that a Nacissist will never be or do.
YES
yes. in their own selfish way. they are always the victim.
YES. They devalue the relationship to feel better about themselves. yes
It can last a long time if you are both committed. I have been in a long distance relationship for 7 months
NO!!! Narcissists don't heal. They are teflon emotionally. Just get away from them.
age is but a number, It will last if you both put in the effort needed to maintain a healthily relationship.
A permanent relationship is one that both partners intend to make last for the rest of their lives.
You can't touch a narcissists heart, they may con you into thinking you have, as to feed their disorder, but actually, they don't feel. NEVER wound a narcissist, they will retaliate in some way.
If both you and your spouse are willing to work together to make it last and if your relationship is important enough that you are willing to give it your all, then it will last. If your personal desires are more important to you than your relationship with your spouse, your marriage won't last. You both must be willing to sacrifice and compromise.