Personality Disorders

Elder Narcissism

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1.   Dec 3, 2007 10:29 AM

» curious296 - Is my mother-in-law a Narcissist ?

In response to Is my mother-in-law a Narcissist ? posted by johnc1:


Hmmmmmmmmm. This is a tough one. I dont really think she might be narcissistic. After reading your posts it seems like she is taking advantage of her old age more so than it being narcissism. But then again, you said she's always been like this. Do you think she might be jealous of your wife and of others? I know that may sound a little silly to you but I know a lot of people's parents that act like that with their kids because their kids are living the life they wish they had lived. Also, usually when people are extremely arrogant they are insecure. Isnt that ironic??!! You probably already know this but if a person is confident with themselves then they wouldnt feel the need to control everything or look down on others. Does your MIL do a lot of blaming? Does she have any friends?

-- posted by curious296


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