My Father the Narcissist: A Narcissistic Father is a Tyrant and a Bully
Written by Alexander Burgemeester on August 6, 2013

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Characteristics of a Narcissistic Father
(From Children of the Self Absorbed: A Grownup’s Guide to Getting over Narcissistic Parents by Nina Brown)

Turns every conversation to himself

Expects you to meet his emotional needs

Ignores the impact of his negative comments on you

Constantly criticizes or berates you and knows what is best for you

Focus on blaming rather than taking responsibility for his own behavior

Expects you to jump at his every need

Is overly involved with his own hobbies, interests or addictions ignoring your needs

Has high need for attention

Brags, sulks, complains, inappropriately teases, is flamboyant, loud and boisterous

Is closed minded about own mistakes. Can’t handle criticism and gets angry to shut it off

Becomes angry when his needs are not met and tantrums or intimidates

Has an attitude of “Anything you can do, I can do better”

Engages in one-upmanship to seem important

Acts in a seductive manner or is overly charming

Is vain and fishes for compliments. Expects you to admire him

Isn’t satisfied unless he has the “biggest” or “best”

Seeks status. Spends money only to impress others

Forgets what you have done for him in the past but keeps reminding you that you owe him today

Neglects the family to impress others. Does it all: Is a super person to gain admiration

Threatens to abandon you if you don’t go along with what he wants

Does not obey the law-sees himself above the law

Does not expect to be penalized for failure to follow directions or conform to guidelines

Ignores your feelings and calls you overly sensitive or touchy if you express feelings

Tells you how you should feel or not feel

Cannot listen to you and cannot allow your opinions

Is more interested in his own concerns and interests than yours

Is unable to see things from any point of view other than his own

Wants to control what you do and say-tries to micromanage you

Attempts to make you feel stupid, helpless and inept when you do things on your own

Has poor insight and cannot see the impact his selfish behavior has on you

Has shallow emotions and interests

Exploits others with lies and manipulations.

Uses emotional blackmail to get what he wants

May engage in physical or sexual abuse of children

The tyrannical narcissistic father is a bully- a cruel, lying, arrogant person. He is a tyrant that is totally entrenched in his grandiose world and insistent that everyone follow his commands. He is emotionally abusive and can cause significant emotional damage to all family members. Unfortunately, his behaviors cause the relationships within a family to be toxic and can cause lifelong wounds