Do I Have A Narcissistic Father Quiz

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Do I Have a Narcissistic Father Quiz

Growing up, did you ever feel like something was different about your relationship with your father compared to your friends’? It’s not always easy to recognize toxicity, especially when it comes from a parent.

Fathers often justify controlling behaviors as being in their child’s best interest, but sometimes, these actions cross boundaries and leave a lasting impact. If your father’s influence made you feel powerless, unheard, or overburdened, you might be wondering: could he be narcissistic?

This quick quiz is designed to help you reflect on your experiences and uncover the dynamics of your relationship. Let’s find out!

Questions Excerpt

1. Does he ever act jealous of you?

A. Yes

B. Sometimes

C. No

2. Does your father respect your personal boundaries?

A. Not at all

B. Sometimes

C. Yes, he does

3. Does your father avoid taking responsibility for his mistakes?

A. Yes, he never admits fault

B. Sometimes, but not always

C. No, he owns up to his actions

4. Does he dismiss your achievements as insignificant?

A. Yes, often

B. Occasionally

C. No, he supports me

5. Does your father expect you to prioritize his needs over your own?

A. Yes, always

B. Sometimes

C. No, not at all

6. Does your father criticize you in ways that feel personal or unfair?

A. Yes, frequently

B. Sometimes, but not always

C. Rarely or never

7. Do you feel ashamed of his behavior?

A. Yes

B. Sometimes

C. No

8. Do you feel unaccepted by him?

A. Yes

B. Sometimes

C. No

9. Does he always say he knows better or he is right?

A. All the time

B. Sometimes

C. Never

10. Are you always confused about if they truly love you or not?

A. Yes

B. Sometimes

C. No

11. How often did your father talk about himself?

A. All the time

B. Somewhat often

C. Rarely

12. Has your father ever done anything that was only for your gain and not his?

A. Yes, many times

B. Yes, sometimes

C. No, never

13. Were you often asked to do whatever your father said?

A. Yes, always

B. Yes, sometimes

C. No, not actually

14. Did your father get unusually angry when things didn’t go his way?

A. Yes

B. Not sure

C. No

15. Did you ever feel like your father was manipulating or guilt-tripping you?

A. Yes, all the time

B. Yes, sometimes

C. No, never

16. Does your father show any physical signs of affection?

A. Yes, all the time

B. Yes, sometimes

C. No, never

17. Did your father often compare your failures to his successes?

A. Yes, all the time

B. Yes, sometimes

C. No, never

18. Did your father seem to hold himself in very high esteem?

A. Yes

B. No sure

C. No

19. Did your father ever empathize with you or try to understand you?

A. Yes, most of the time

B. Yes, sometimes

C. No, never

20. Did your father seem to have eyes only for his work or prized possessions?

A. Yes

B. Not sure

C. No


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