When confronted about their lack of participation, they may claim they don’t get opportunities to help because you handle everything first. Yet, you’ve likely given them countless chances in the past, only for them to procrastinate or abandon tasks entirely.
When you point this out, they’ll accuse you of dwelling on the past and being negative. They’ll insist the present is all that matters, but when given another chance, they’ll fail you again, leaving you to clean up their mess.
3. They Overcompensate in Front of Others
In the presence of guests, friends, or family, a narcissist may act overly helpful, creating the illusion of being a supportive partner. They might do chores or run errands to impress others, drawing praise for their “efforts.”
However, in private, they neglect these responsibilities, leaving you overwhelmed. When outsiders praise them, you feel isolated and invalidated, as no one believes the truth of your situation.
4. They Make Petty Excuses
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