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“I Never Asked You To Do That.”
Entitled people love to throw this one at you after accepting your generosity.
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Whatever happened to the thought You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours?
It’s comforting to know that the people you were there for will be there for you when your time comes. Except that won’t be the case if the person is entitled or narcissistic. You give, they take, and the world continues to spin. It is and has always been this way with them.
Why are we so surprised when it happens?
Expectations of Unconditional Support
One-sided, of course.
Unless they are getting something else out of the deal, a narcissist is not going to voluntarily repay you for your time, energy, money, or love. Which means it doesn’t matter if you have given to them first. They assume you will do for them no matter how much it is they need and that there are no conditions for recompense. It was your job to give to them after all. And you performed your job as expected.
They embody the phrase A friend in need, not a friend in deed.
There will be no deeds. Only needs on their end.
