Welcome back to this discussion on narcissism, narcissistic relationships, and the healing process from these difficult dynamics. Inspired by an article written for MSNBC, today we’ll dive into six things you can count on a narcissistic person to say. You can find the link to the full article in the show notes, where I expand on some of these ideas, but for now, let’s break down these six phrases. Once you recognize them, you may feel more validated, realizing it’s not you—and you’re not alone in this.
1. “I don’t want to make this about me, but…”
When a narcissistic person uses this phrase, they’re often about to make everything about themselves. Narcissists struggle to stay focused on others and quickly shift conversations back to themselves, even when the discussion is clearly about someone else’s issues or experiences. This comment shows that narcissistic people are aware of the correct way to communicate, but only in a superficial sense. They pretend to be empathic and self-aware by acknowledging the conversational faux pas but then proceed to do exactly what they claim they don’t want to—make it about themselves.
It’s important to note that just because you’ve said this phrase before, it doesn’t mean you’re a narcissist. The issue lies in how frequently and in what context this statement is used, especially when paired with other narcissistic traits like entitlement, grandiosity, and low empathy.
2. “I’m sorry you feel that way.”
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