Do they really know what they are doing?

knowregretz's picture

I've been reading about Narcissism and alot of debate seems to be given to the fact of whether or not a Narcissist or someone with NPD truly knows what they are doing. I want to say h_ll yes they know! But is this really true?

Case in point. I have been the major breadwinner for all the time (5 years) the Narc has been in my life. I found out that he has been sneaking money out of the account, and won't tell me where it's going. Today I was asking him a question about something (that I thought was trivial--my mistake) and he blows up and starts raging about something completely different! He actually had the nerve to say that I was UNGRATEFUL for the money he was bringing into the household and he deserved an apology!! I calmly said that my question didn't pertain to what he was upset about and quickly changed the subject (since he can rage for HOURS).

After he hung up I sat and thought about it. HOW DARE HE CALL ME UNGRATEFUL! I have been the major breadwinner for 5 years. I never once got a thank you or any gratitude for doing it. All I ever got was "no one told you you had to do that." And yet I AM THE ONE who is ungrateful! yeah right!! He is sneaking money out of the account and it's going to God knows where and HE IS THE ONE who deserves an apology. WHEN H_LL FREEZES OVER!

So I say (at least in this case) he knew EXACTLY what he was doing. Trying to put me once again in the wrong as always and make himself feel/look good.

Your opinion on this? thanks

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goldie's picture

They know exactly what they are doing

I don't think there is much debate there. The debate is more over whether or not they do it on purpose and have any control over their behavior in terms of their being able to stop it and change.

They have a PD and this is a permanent condition so they don't have any control over it, it is who they are now. Many on here seem to think that they could control it or stop it if only they wanted to. Not the case. They behave this way because this is who and what they are.

Therefore they will not change. You cannot fix this and you did not cause this. It existed long before you came along. The biggest shocker for most is the extent of their deception. We often do not realize the full extent until long after is is over.

They all blame us for their problems so don't be surprise that he is blaming you and is ungrateful for all that you have done. There is not gratitude; it is expected.

They lie, cheat, and steal and think nothing about it.

Don't get sucked in by his refusal to fess up, they never do unless it is to suck you back in with long winded "stories" about how they are going to change and never do it again.

They will do it again and again, until YOU put a stop to it. You don't have to live like this ever again.

God bless,
Goldie

Mary90210's picture

so true

Your words are exactly what I needed to read today. Thank you, Goldie.

knowregretz's picture

Thank You

Goldie,

Thank you. Yes, I agree with you. They can't stop what they are doing as it is who they are. I just joined this site and have been reading alot of posts on here. It does help to know that I'm not alone in this.

thanks again,
Knowregretz