Today a client said to me, “I’m a narcissist and … what’s the word… SOCIOPATHIC. Which is not a good combination.”
I tried to hide my smile when I realized he was absolutely serious. (yikes)
The best part though was that I was running a Self-Esteem group. How in the world did a narcissist get in a SELF-ESTEEM group!? LOL.
I would believe your narcissist was under the impression that he could improve his self-esteem, since they lack in that area typically. Maybe he was making a first step towards recovery by admitting to you he has such a condition. JMHO