What happens when a narcissist grows old?

According to Julie L. Hall, author of “The Narcissist in Your Life: Recognizing the Patterns and Learning to Break Free,” narcissists become more extreme versions of their worst selves as they age, which includes becoming more desperate, deluded, paranoid, angry, abusive, and isolated.

Do female narcissists get worse with age?

The overall conclusion is that narcissists do get worse with age. Some would say that narcissists just continue ‘being narcissists’ with the exception that they exhibit more depressive symptoms as they age.

What age do narcissists start to lose their personality?

As they begin to show age and resent it, they lose the power to charm and entrance people by using their looks. By the time they hit their 50s and 60s, most narcissistic people start to lose friends and have less influence. Seriously, it’s all part of the way karma works.

Are You dealing with an aging female narcissist?

If so, you might be dealing with an aging female narcissist. In fact, she may have found that she’s not quite as capable of getting the kind of narcissistic supply that she’s used to. This can happen when the narcissist’s family and friends have just had enough and one-by-one, abandon them.

Why do narcissists leave their spouses?

Because of narcissists’ lack of compassion and their antagonism, as they age their relationships and friendships often falter or fail, leaving them lonely and isolated: Spouses may have left or withdrawn to avoid their criticism and combativeness.

Why are narcissists attracted to old people?

As their personal power fades and their social sphere narrows, narcissists are more likely to look for scapegoats anywhere they can. Their increasingly desperate grandiose delusions often bring out bigotry and assertions of superiority over marginalized people, including other old people.