Classic Narcissist
I’m working on getting my license, but that’s been delayed while I sort out some issues. My relationship with her has improved a lot after we finally had an honest, mostly civil conversation. Still, she constantly makes little comments implying my license situation is somehow connected to her problems, even when it isn’t. She rarely takes responsibility for anything and tends to blame others, usually me.
It’s difficult because I’m also dependent on her help right now since she’s our main babysitter. I don’t have nearby family or friends to rely on until I can drive again, and I’m already juggling a lot as the primary caretaker of an almost 2-year-old. Thankfully, I feel more capable now of managing my responsibilities despite my limitations. I just try not to let her comments get to me because I can’t afford to stay emotionally down for long.
I’m grateful for the help she gives us, especially since my partner and I decided against daycare. But at her core, she can still be very critical and mean-spirited. I know I’m not perfect either, but I make a conscious effort not to speak to her that way because that’s simply not who I am.
Any advice would be helpful. No sarcasm. Thanks for hearing me out.