the problem of hidden narcissism
i have a very close friend and i love spending time with her and everything. However, she becomes annoying most of the time and expects people around her to stand her annoyance. She genuinely have no respect to people’s ideas and always seeks for an approval from us. She cannot stand criticism and when I criticize her with honestly and sincerely, she immediately becomes aggressive and start to defend herself in vein. I really hate to communicate with these kind of people, but as a friend I enjoy spending time with her in general (when her mood is stable). But, it is very tiring to deal with this type of person. I do not want to end my friendship, however I feel like I have to do something. The problem is that how can I express myself to her, when I know that she will not understand this criticism and become only angry. In the end, I will be the problematic friend from her perspective. Additionally, the dynamic between us is not so healthy i guess. She thinks that she is obligated to protect and guide me. She thinks that she is the mature one, but in reality she does not aware her immature and low IQ actions. I always act calm around her and ignore her nonsense anger. But, it really pisses me off and I think this will not go on like that all the time. I feel pity for her ignorance and her unawareness.