Yes. One that I knew about. The other I only recently realized was a narcissist. I had to really think on it in order to not stew in anger over the manipulation I’d fallen for. I realized these:
-they genuinely believe they’re the victims.
- something likely happened in their childhood which they were unable accept the reality of and it messed them up.
- you’ll never get the truth of anything that happened to them because they make so much up about other people.
Basically, I realized they can’t cope. I treat them with kid gloves. I remind myself that if I’m in control of myself and my own reactions, they can’t control me. So no arguments, and I won’t listen to the complaints and barbs. I know they also like to tell other people things to sway their opinions of a person. That’s sadly beneficial because it shows you who in your life is that willing to believe shit talk about you. If you don’t have to suffer a narcissist, it’s better not to even attempt to. Just cut them out of your life and spare yourself those moments when they almost convince you that you’re crazy.
