My narc called me not strong but overly sensitive and too offend-able
Because I was asking for respect. She made many demeaning comments I found hurtful. Her response to that similarly was, "You HATE me, it's obvious. You care way too much. I can guarantee you I don't think about you." Someone getting hurt doesn't mean HATE, like, what?
She said "You act like you're so strong, but you're actually so weak and sensitive. You take offense at every little thing." Our conflict was over a small thing, she's just not flexible and not open to feedback. For one thing I never said I was strong..
One of the last things I told her in response to these comments was "I think you're trying to discredit me to dodge responsibility."
My story is way too long to get into. But her behavior is quite unbelievable, truly. She didn't turn out to be who I thought she was.
She is so indignant. The arrogance is astounding. This is a friendship. Friendships should be simple, not this complex. I find narcs do soo much mental gymnastics to make their logic make sense. I told her so much, her logic is mental gymnastics.
I don't think asking for bare minimum respect is too sensitive or being easily offended. I actually think it's quite strong to not abandon and betray yourself. I told her she needs someone to be a doormat, she's changed and our paths don't align anymore.
I'm just shook she can live with her statements and other behavior to me on her conscious. Some truths that are helping me are:
- Her growth is not my responsibility
- She has to walk this path she's set for herself (I believe in karma)
- It's on her to rectify what she's done (I'm not holding my breath & most likely can never forgive her)
- Greener pastures are ahead for me