Are they AWARE?
Are they AWARE?
I'm sure this question has been discussed endlessly, but I'd like to get some insight from you good people. Do narcissists know that they are predators? Do they know that they are abusive and hypocritical? Do they know they lack empathy?
I've been reading a lot about this online and the answer to this question is sort of all over the place. Some seem to think that narcissists are, for the most part, completely unaware of how they hurt and manipulate people. Others insist that the Narc is fully aware of his. yet others contend that the the truth lies somewhere in-between.
Trying to figure it out for oneself based on the past behavior of one's narcissistic partner is crazy-making and often yields no insight whatsoever.
This, to me, is one of the most troubling questions about what happened to us: was it intentional?
To know this answer seems as though it would help on the road to recovery and might allow for forgiveness.
I confess, the question tortures me.
What do you all think, especially those who have been studying this PD for a long time?
Dangerous Question
THEY KNOW
I agree with you, Swan
Mine Knew-
Mine had some awareness
Personally
sunafterrain
They are Aware but Cannot Relate
dulcinea
knew he was 'different"
Nemesis
My exN said the same thing to
Thanks. That answer is
Bad at Relationships - Psycho Liars
The short answer in my
Mine is an idiot
God, it's depressing either
SELF AWARE
My father is a
Very Common
That is scary. Self-aware and
SELF AWARE
Terrifying
Yeah.
Mine admitted to his boss
My dear Dulcinea (nice name
I sense that they know that
omg you got it right on, i
LOL. The moment I finished
It's all twisted