Is this normal or narcissistic behavior from a mother

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  • thegypsysailor
    7 years ago | pl

    Why would anyone stand up to someone they know is going to go apeshit if they do, in a domestic situation? Ego? Pride? There is no plus in it.
    This is a very sick TWO sided relationship, obviously. But he can't blame her for everything as at this point he is equally responsible because he knows exactly how she will respond to whatever he chooses to do.
    Moving out permanently is his ONLY chance for any kind of normal life, but he will probably require years of therapy..

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    • Ellenna
      7 years ago | pl

      He's not equally responsible, how could he be when he's the child (albeit an adult one) and she's the parent who set up this dynamic and has perpetuated it all his life? Unless you know something I don't, there are no magic wands available to people stuck in oppressive personal relationships and he has the least power in the situation and needs support to get out and move on. He's courageous to be even questioning it and trying to get away and I hope next time he's successful.

      I do agree with your last sentence

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      • CowboySaiyan
        7 years ago | pl

        Thanks. Gypsy is right in a way, it takes two to tango. Thanks for your responses though, they've been helpful.

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