Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
I've seen a lot of lying from narcissistic people, especially crazy-lying, like when you present them with evidence and they will continue to lie right to your face.
lol I know and have you noticed they are usually educated and have status and reputation in their so-called field?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Annie3
I've seen a lot of lying from narcissistic people, especially crazy-lying, like when you present them with evidence and they will continue to lie right to your face.
What all of us women should understand is that if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it doesn't really matter if it's diagnosed as a duck! Just cook the damn duck!
what all of us women should understand is that if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it doesn't really matter if it's diagnosed as a duck! Just cook the damn duck!:d
To be honest. Women can be just as narcissistic as men. There really isn't a barrier that prevents women from being very self absorbed and exploitative.
Quote:
Originally Posted by PassTheChocolate
lmao!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by sierraAZ
What all of us women should understand is that if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it doesn't really matter if it's diagnosed as a duck! Just cook the damn duck!
I'm trying to put together some info for the abuse victims I work with. I've searched the net looking for examples of what narcissists might say and do and I have seen some good examples but wondered if any of you, either through experience or knowledge, have anything to contribute.
One example I found was from a woman who said her mother bought her a present and told her she wasn't sure it was the daughter's style, but it was hers (mom's) and if she didn't like it she (mom) could use a new purse.
"You always do things just to p*ss me off."
"You live to make me crazy."
You really work with abuse victims? And yet you don't know the psychiatric definition of "narcissist?" I only ask this because your example of the woman and the gift purse really had nothing to do with what the DSM-V (the shrink's bible) terms "Narcissistic Personality Disorder." That particular disorder is closer to that of a sociopath. Narcs. think rules only apply to others and that they are above them, and they can justify any of their deeds--no matter how cruel or thoughtless--so as to cast themselves in a better light. They can act very irrationally, and very often will break-off relationships for no apparent reason, other than to make sure that they are the dumpers and not the dumpees. They are totally, hopelessly, obsessively in love with themselves. Indeed, the name comes from the Greek myth of someone who fell into a pond from gazing at his own refelction too long.
Narcissism is far more severe and delusional than what was depicted in your example, which to me was a case of simply rude behavior.
(I was diagnosed with Narc. Disorder about 15 years ago. But I was a heavy drinker back then (sober now 6 years) and have since mended my ways and am a bit more rational. I also work with AA and CODA.)
That particular disorder is closer to that of a sociopath. Narcs. think rules only apply to others and that they are above them, and they can justify any of their deeds--no matter how cruel or thoughtless--so as to cast themselves in a better light. They can act very irrationally, and very often will break-off relationships for no apparent reason, other than to make sure that they are the dumpers and not the dumpees. They are totally, hopelessly, obsessively in love with themselves.
Ye-up. Agree 100%. That is my ex. Even after he was served his divorce papers, I was the one who was "dumped," as he told others. Not him. He made up a whole story how I was given the silent treatment and so forth and I just "came to terms with it," or however his story went. All his stories were like looking through stained glass VS what the real truth was. His always made it so that he came out on top. I need to write a book on this foiker.
Thank you, felt good to vent about his sheotheadedness.
That isn't narcissism. Unethical or rude behavior perhaps? Addiction?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Annie3
Well, I don't know about that. I'm talking more along the lines of "Here is the pot I found in your room" while holding bag in hand
"Oh, that's from a really long time ago....I don't do that anymore"
OR
"This is my CD that you stole and I know it's mine because I scratched my initials into the case."
"I didn't steal it, I just borrowed it."
OR, my personal favorite
"This is a love letter I found in your pants pocket while doing laundry."
"That's not mine. I've never seen that before. It must have gotten in there by accident somehow."
Sooooooo glad I'm single now.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
