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Is this person I've known for 25 years a narcissist?

Hi everyone! So I've known this person for 25 years now who is mesnt to be a friend. His mum had a stoke 12 years ago. And another one 3 years ago. She died 2 years ago. He lived at home all the time when till he was 51! Now he has bought a new bungalow after selling his mums house.

Every Monday night and Friday night we used to some shops, mostly what he wanted. He was nevwr too bothered about what I wanted. He's always been self centred and taken the p****. A few years ago I used to take him home from a night out, in my taxi. Onr time he was soooo drunk he burst into tears and apologised for taking the mick out of me since he's met. And he'll never do it again. He did. And when I brought up rhat he wasn't gonna do it again. He denied that he couldn't remember apologising as he was so drunk. 🙄

So this Friday just, we went to B&Q again, ( he drives but nebwr takes me anywhere as says hates driving, but he's a nervous driver) for the past few weeks he's bought plants and soke soil off them has been left in my boot off him. I told him several.times to pit them in bags, he just ignored me. So this week, he said well I should supply bags or he should just go on his own! And also got.upset as I'd walked a few metres out of his house with my immaculate shoes on...he said hes closijg the door on me, before he falls out with me ! I thought what the hell?!!! He has OCD so can't cope if things aren't immaculate, but his doesn't care abiut how dirty his car is!

He's twisted conversations in the past, made.me feel like utter crap,, he woukd call me fat, say my family isnt normal. Yes I used to tell him.about loads of crap or problems, but I dont anymore, thats whay he used to get too much for him. Understandable. He went quiet last September, with me. Then just after new years day he sent a text saying he can be friends with me again. So.I rang him.for 30 mins, I said life's too.short for all this, he agreed! But never apologised! Just said he couldn't cope with me while trying to sell.his mum's house! I'm pretty sure this seems like.narcissitic behaviour. All I know is that he grew up with an alcoholic dad, that affected him for a few reasons.....

what do you think about all this? As I always feel like I'm in the wrong. But I think he's just being pathetic and picking on me as he gets a kick out of it .and likes.blowing hot and cold! My sister can't stand him!......

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by michael1152
Hi everyone! So I've known this person for 25 years now who is mesnt to be a friend. His mum had a stoke 12 years ago. And another one 3 years ago. She died 2 years ago. He lived at home all the time when till he was 51! Now he has bought a new bungalow after selling his mums house.
Every Monday night and Friday night we used to some shops, mostly what he wanted. He was nevwr too bothered about what I wanted. He's always been self centred and taken the p****. A few years ago I used to take him home from a night out, in my taxi. Onr time he was soooo drunk he burst into tears and apologised for taking the mick out of me since he's met. And he'll never do it again. He did. And when I brought up rhat he wasn't gonna do it again. He denied that he couldn't remember apologising as he was so drunk. 🙄
So this Friday just, we went to B&Q again, ( he drives but nebwr takes me anywhere as says hates driving, but he's a nervous driver) for the past few weeks he's bought plants and soke soil off them has been left in my boot off him. I told him several.times to pit them in bags, he just ignored me. So this week, he said well I should supply bags or he should just go on his own! And also got.upset as I'd walked a few metres out of his house with my immaculate shoes on...he said hes closijg the door on me, before he falls out with me ! I thought what the hell?!!! He has OCD so can't cope if things aren't immaculate, but his doesn't care abiut how dirty his car is!
He's twisted conversations in the past, made.me feel like utter crap,, he woukd call me fat, say my family isnt normal. Yes I used to tell him.about loads of crap or problems, but I dont anymore, thats whay he used to get too much for him. Understandable. He went quiet last September, with me. Then just after new years day he sent a text saying he can be friends with me again. So.I rang him.for 30 mins, I said life's too.short for all this, he agreed! But never apologised! Just said he couldn't cope with me while trying to sell.his mum's house! I'm pretty sure this seems like.narcissitic behaviour. All I know is that he grew up with an alcoholic dad, that affected him for a few reasons.....
what do you think about all this? As I always feel like I'm in the wrong. But I think he's just being pathetic and picking on me as he gets a kick out of it .and likes.blowing hot and cold! My sister can't stand him!......

It sounds like you're dealing with a complex and potentially toxic friendship. Your friend's behavior, such as being self-centered, ignoring your needs, and twisting conversations, could be indicative of narcissistic tendencies.
Given his background with an alcoholic parent, it's possible that his behavior is influenced by his upbringing and coping mechanisms. However, this doesn't excuse his treatment of you.
You mentioned feeling like you're in the wrong, but it seems like your friend's behavior is the issue. It's understandable that your sister can't stand him.
Consider setting boundaries or reevaluating the friendship. Prioritize your own emotional well-being and surround yourself with people who treat you with respect and kindness.

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