What is a narcissistic personality type?

Overview. Narcissistic personality disorder — one of several types of personality disorders — is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.

Why do dads never apologize?

When the older generation of parents were children they were taught about hierarchy in family. They were taught to respect their elders, which means never to call them out when they might be doing something wrong. They were taught that the elders always knew best and therefore never expected an apology from them.

Is there something wrong with a parent who can’t admit they’re wrong?

Is there something “wrong” with a parent who can’t admit to oneself, and to their kids (and possibly others around them), that they may have been mistaken about something? Hint: Yes, the answer to that is yes, there is something wrong with that parent.

What happens when a person won’t admit to having faults?

When a person who won’t admit to having faults makes a poor decision as a result of not taking her failings into account, don’t get swept up in the drama.

Why do some people refuse to admit when they are wrong?

The answer is related to their ego, their very sense-of-self. Some people have such a fragile ego, such brittle self-esteem, such a weak “psychological constitution,” that admitting they made a mistake or that they were wrong is fundamentally too threatening for their egos to tolerate.

How do you deal with people who refuse to accept responsibility?

Remembering that the person who cannot accept responsibility has a difficult life because of this shortcoming can help you to cultivate the compassion you need to keep your temper. Avoid putting the person on the defensive.