7 Signs Of Narcissists Worsening As They Age

In a person's early adult years, traits associated with narcissism can emerge, but there is hope that as maturity catches up, those narcissistic tendencies can lessen. Dr. Les Carter explains that unfortunately many narcissists not only do not mature, but their tendencies worsen with age. He highlights seven of the most common indicators of narcissists who regress as the years go by.

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Dr. Les Carter is a best selling author and therapist who has semi-retired to Waco, TX. In the past 40+ years he has conducted more than 65,000 counseling sessions and many workshops and seminars. He specializes in anger management and narcissistic personality disorder.

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[letiziatarantino]

The dog on the sofa is part of the therapeutic treatment by spreading calm and tranquillity😊

[sadferret]

When I got a cancer diagnosis my narc mother said “But if you die who’s going to look after me?”. She’s a piece of work.

[thetrainwreck]

It really does get worse as they get older. You can't fix stupid.

[zaviahopethomas-woundedsou]

To me a narc is like a continual junior high bully.

[passinthru]

I am convinced that this narcissism behavior is more prevalent in society than we are led to believe. I am seeing it manifested more and more.

[beachgirl]

My great-aunt divorced at age 78 after she decided she had enough of her husband's shenanigans. She was/is my hero. She lived her best life the remaining 15+ years of her life.

[Tampatsmi]

When they are mad at you they can be very revengeful, rather than talking things over they will treat you badly as a way of punishing you. Then they will come back around later as if nothing has happened. The older ones are the worse. It's a vicious cycle.

[whiteraven]

“These people do not have a heart. It has turned to stone”. All we need to know.

[nessaswords]

"Narcissists don't grow. They regress." 📌

[melissabryant]

They cannot admit they have any faults and dont see self improvement as something they require.

[wesleyscott]

There ain't no narcissist worse than an old one.

[agencyeditor]

Here’s another truth: they do not care about your problems AT ALL…while going on endlessly about their own and who wronged them.

[Picca]

More agressive/rage, dillusional, "superior", bitter, pushing ppl away, in denial of ageing and having more needs, victimy, judgemental, unable to show gratefullness (in a proper way) to the ppl who try to help, greedy, but also more hoovering cause they realize they loose people. The mess only gets bigger and you'll see more clearly what already was happening all your life.

[diane]

The older he gets the meaner he gets. I feel he just cant hide it anymore 😢

[patriciaporterfieldmarinel]

Narcissists feel like you must agree with them. If you don't agree with them, they can become ballistic.

[annetterhynold]

I stayed with my husband 36 year, married 34, waiting for him to mature. I left 3 years ago once I realized he would never grow up. My life is peaceful and full of joy now that I am on my own.

[mrgordy]

All true. Has anyone ever noticed how narcissists also copy you. It’s like they have no real personality of their own, so they adopt characteristics that you display and begin to mimic you. Sometimes nice genuine parts of you, they take on as an act in front of others and it’s like, this sounds like me. And then later it’s back to them and their crap

[ShareReachCommunity]

To anyone stuck in a relationship with a narc, just know your life if not bad, it’s the environment. Leave as soon as possible.

[charlessmith]

96 year old maw got mad at me for getting sick. Angered her to no end that her meaningless house projects had to be on hold for 3 days. The good die young. The evil live forever.

[daynapeterson]

Oh the temper tantrums in my car are sickening. 88 yrs old stomping her feet and yelling "you just don't want to be controlled". All because I drove down a street of my own choosing. Lord have mercy and help us all.