769: Narcissist's Antics Make Parents Go Frantic | Feedback Friday

Dec 23, 2022

The discussion centers on the challenges faced by parents of adult children exhibiting narcissistic behaviors, exploring whether reconciliation is possible or if it's time to let go. They tackle the struggle of abandonment issues and emotional availability in romantic relationships, stressing the importance of self-worth. Insights are shared on coping with grief after a tragic loss, highlighting the complexities of family dynamics. The hosts emphasize the value of therapy for personal growth and the importance of setting boundaries in relationships.

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Setting Boundaries with Narcissistic Children

Set firm boundaries with narcissistic adult children, outlining acceptable behavior.
Consider making your engagement conditional on their willingness to attend therapy and treat you respectfully.

INSIGHT

Accepting Narcissistic Traits

Recognizing narcissistic traits in adult children involves accepting they might not change.
This requires a grieving process for the relationship you hoped for.

ADVICE

Seeking Professional Help

Seek professional help for narcissistic children through therapy.
Family therapy can also be beneficial for addressing relationship dynamics.

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Most resources seem to focus on how to separate from people with narcissistic behaviors and get them out of your life — but what are you supposed to do when you’re the loving parent of an adult narcissist and you just want them to have a normal family and a fulfilling, productive life? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/769

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

As a loving parent who really wishes the best for your children, is it possible to reconcile with a violent, gaslighting, blame-deflecting 20-year-old, narcissistic son, or is it time to just cut your losses and move on? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula for helping us field this one!]
As someone with abandonment issues, PTSD, and depression, it drives you nuts that the person you're dating frequently goes for days without contacting you. Should you keep pushing for this relationship, or accept that your personalities may just not be compatible?
When your father was killed in an ATV accident, the driver who picked up the vehicle offered to buy it for $800. Five months after putting down $200, he has still not paid the balance and you're wondering if you can repossess the ATV or report it as stolen. [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
Jordan and Gabe compare what they've learned over this past year of answering Feedback Fridays together, and extend special thanks to Corbin Payne, Dr. Erin Margolis, Michelle Tillis Lederman, Alisa Cohn, and all the other brilliant people who have helped us out in 2022!
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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