Narcissistic people are people who think they are above others, They have little empathy and will depreciate the achievements of others, saying that they are better. They think that their rights are more important than that of others. Children who are raised with a narcissistic parent grow up confused, not understanding why their parents treat them in such a destructive way.
If your partner is a narcissistic person, you cannot change him, but you can concentrate on trying to have a safe and loving relationship with the children, so that the negative impact of his behavior is reduced.
If, for example, a child feels bad about a bad response from his narcissistic parent, you can say a phrase like: 'You looked hurt when daddy told you that his school drawings are better than yours. Sometimes dad forgets to understand the feelings of others and that is not okay. How you feel?'.
Additionally, you can be helpful in establishing non-negotiable structures and routines for the entire family, even the parent who is a naricist. And while it can be difficult, many parents who are raising children with someone who has this personality disorder often find solutions that make things easier. For example, you can say to the narcissistic parent: 'Your kids love to see you cheer them on while playing soccer.'
There are those who think that their partners are narcissistic, however, being a difficult or self-centered person does not justify a diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder that usually appears from childhood trauma not worked in therapy.
Narcissistic people find themselves trapped in feelings of inferiority that they try to disguise and above all, for their feelings that are usually heartbreaking, even if they try to hide it. Behind the layers of grandeur and self-importance lies enormous insecurity, but the defenses are nearly impenetrable. If you think you are a parenting partner with a true narcissist, learn more about this disorder and find support so that your emotional health is good and your children are raised in balance.