Do you worry you have similar qualities to your narcissistic parent?
My dad is a covert narcissist. He lies, manipulates, plays the victim and guilt trips whenever he is called out for the things he does. He doesnt outright say mean things, just gaslights, deflects and gets defensive. He will never admit when he is in the wrong and will say one thing and do the opposite. I'm to the point of wanting to go low contact but the guilt trips do get to me.
As I've been analyzing his behavior more and calling him out, I cant help but analyze myself and wonder if I'm being manipulative or selfish in my relationships. I've certainly struggled with admitting when I'm wrong in my marriage and it's something I've been working on but I'm worried I could be exhibiting other behaviors that I cant recognize.
Any advice for assessing yourself and your actions and how you can improve? I feel like if I was raised by a narcissist I likely picked up some of his habits, right?