Narcissistic people are often so resolute in the belief of their goodness, warmth, empathy, and all-around awesomeness that if you already have a devalued sense of your own worth, you are more likely to take the blame (They are saying they are awesome, and I don’t see myself as awesome, so maybe it IS me?). And just when the relationship seems untenable, narcissistic people will often pull a rabbit out of their hats: a vacation, getting something done you had asked about for years, helping someone you care about. Alas, this only magnifies the self-blame, and you may feel you are being
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