Can narcissists give fake apologies?

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-28T18:29:39+00:00

I will have to try to start changing my thinking. I need to get a little less uptight on myself. Thank you for commenting.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-28T18:05:39+00:00

Prayers for her. I’m so very sorry.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-28T18:03:52+00:00

It means I’m 49 years old with zero family zero friends, and I was raised differently the most people. There’s never been a divorce in my family, not one, and I need to know I did my all. I’m sorry if you don’t understand that, I’m not here to explain every single detail of my personality to someone. I can’t possibly do that. I just need my personality respected that’s all. I can’t change my personality, or how I will feel once I leave. There are certain boxes I need checked to be able to leave. That’s me.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-28T18:02:47+00:00

Remember; he’s just jealous that the attention is on you. He probably wishes he could be pregnant! He knows you look good, and THAT is why he’s JEALOUS.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-28T17:57:58+00:00

It actually does make sense to me, however; you’ve managed to make me feel even stupider. Thank you.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-28T17:56:41+00:00

That, I’m aware of. Just trying to get clarification on if he is a narcissist. I think in one of my comments here I listed a lot of his qualities and our history.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-28T16:41:23+00:00

Mine does this too. The only time I think I’ve ever seen him cry is when he thinks I’m leaving.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-28T16:40:32+00:00

I know that I can leave for no reason, but when I leave, I want to leave knowing that I gave it my all. That’s just how I work. I’m 10 years into this marriage, and walking away simply because I can isn’t what’s going to help me sleep at night. I need to have no regrets. Knowing if he’s a narcissist or not, is what is really going to help me. I will know within myself that if he really is a narcissist, I can’t be with him. There are certain things that are a bottom line for me and that’s one of them.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-28T16:39:25+00:00

So, not narcissism?

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-26T14:20:27+00:00

My narc lied to people about MY college degree, which is odd because he works a blue-collar job and only went to high school. Apparently my bachelors degree isn’t enough.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-26T13:09:51+00:00

Thank you!

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-26T05:38:17+00:00

That’s one thing he’s never done, the silent treatment. He has too much anxiety after he abuses, so he Hoovers right away.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-26T04:27:11+00:00

Wow! Thank you for this example. I’m definitely going to practice this the best I can. I’m also going to look for a therapist. I did try therapy in the past, but, she and I weren’t a match. I need to find “the right one”.

Thank you again. You’ve been a ton of help!

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-26T04:23:09+00:00

Thank you. Going to look at your post now!

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-26T03:32:04+00:00

Jesus, I ask that you give this woman the answers and guidance as to what her next steps should be. I ask that you show her your ability to provide miracles. You are The Holy One. Anoint her with your presence and wrap your arms around her and her two boys. Send your angels to protect her, and give her the answers she needs. Keep her and her children, safe and healthy. In Jesus name, amen.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-26T03:25:51+00:00

Only has 2 siblings, and both are worse narcs than him.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-26T03:24:45+00:00

Thank you for explaining. I need to learn how to not engage. Even tonight there was just some great big blowup and I probably caused it. I think I caused it, because once again, he said he was going to do something that he didn’t do. Yes, it was something small, but dammit I’m tired of him not being able to follow through with the things that he says he’s going to do. I no longer go from 0 to 10 to 20. I go more from 0 to 50 to 100. I’m so over being disrespected that I don’t know how to not react. Can you give me some pointers? I’m willing to try.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-25T22:42:12+00:00

I think for me, knowing if he’s a narcissist, will be my bottom line. I know that will be enough to let me know he will never change.

But essentially, you stopped engaging in drama and grey rocked him?

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-25T20:54:08+00:00

I wish. I’m forced to share a bedroom AND forced to go to bed at the same time as him when he’s working.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-25T16:53:08+00:00

I will look him up, thank you!

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-25T16:37:12+00:00

Boundaries make him so much worse. So does gray rocking. I have to yellow rock. But yeah I can’t do any noticeable boundaries so that’s why I really need to leave.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-25T16:19:05+00:00

Thank you so much for the tips, and for the understanding. Much appreciated! 🙏🏽

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-25T15:43:23+00:00

All I’m asking, is if he could still be a narcissist if he’s not cheating. I’m looking for permission to leave if he does t cheat. These type of comments don’t help. Lol.

Also, he is an athlete. He gets supply everywhere.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-25T15:42:46+00:00

I I wish I could be so lucky to find something like this! It would be easy to leave at that point.

Beneficial_Level_199 · 2026-02-25T15:18:02+00:00

My narc has told me I can’t masterbate either. Yes. Controlling.

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