I read that quote somewhere, and nothing I could write describes Narcissists better. My Husband and Soulmate is an actual, professionally diagnosed narcissist. If he were not my Soulmate, I'd have left already.
I didn't believe anything could help him (us). I was told by a licensed Psychologist that no amount of counseling can change things because of the way my Narc Soulmate thinks and operates. He will always be what he is, and I will always suffer for it.
In addition, he is incredibly stubborn & VERY Magick resistant. So the Legion and I have our work cut out for us.
It is early days now, but I hope to come back with an ecstatic & glowing review of this wonderful and potentially marriage / soulmate saving Magick.
For now I can say this: I think I saw some sparks of humanity in his eyes. I saw flashes of actual feeling for someone else...for just a second.
Also, he did not insult me yesterday nor today.
No, he still cannot listen to anyone's opinion, talk about anything but his own concerns, etc...but I hope to eventually reach a point where, when he is asked for something that does not directly immediately benefit him, he might consider doing it.
Thank you, 7th WH, for giving me hope of better days ahead.