He likely has narcissistic personality disorder and so this is less an act and more a mask, a shield. The person he’s protecting the most is himself, he needs to be this facade.
I found this video really quite fascinating about what it’s like caring for a dying narcissist. Whatever family that remains hold out hope that as death itself nears the narcissist might finally let down their guard and show their true self. Apparently the opposite happens.
My personal experience is that, the person they are is the one on display when they are angry, and often in other situations too. There is no hidden (nice) personality, just a very shallow egocentric scared one. IMO.
He likely has narcissistic personality disorder and so this is less an act and more a mask, a shield. The person he’s protecting the most is himself, he needs to be this facade.
I found this video really quite fascinating about what it’s like caring for a dying narcissist. Whatever family that remains hold out hope that as death itself nears the narcissist might finally let down their guard and show their true self. Apparently the opposite happens.
https://youtu.be/FavgHrxc6oY
My personal experience is that, the person they are is the one on display when they are angry, and often in other situations too. There is no hidden (nice) personality, just a very shallow egocentric scared one. IMO.
Source: grew up with one.