2. Feigning Responsibility.
A second tactic is where the Narcissist would just listen to you and appear to be in agreement with what you are saying in an attempt to get it over with. Some Narcissists use this tactic to make them seem like they do care and are attentive to what you have to say but it is all an act. The Narcissist does this to appease the other person and even nod in agreement to take ownership, but the Narcissist has not and will not ever accept blame.
Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse.
The Narcissist does not think they have done wrong. The Narcissist just wants you to think that they’ve taken responsibility when they haven’t. They may even offer a blanket apology; meaning they are not apologizing for anything specific. They like to say: “whatever it is I have done wrong…”, etc. by saying whatever, they are not accepting blame for anything in particular.
This is something I went into before, as some Narcissists look for any way they can to appear reasonable without actually taking responsibility for anything.
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