Stereotyping and morality

[GrandizerII]

I disagree that narcissists lack morality. They do have moral standards, they just don't always agree with yours. You probably mean moral accountability.

I'm speaking merely from my experience and from the experiences of those in similar situations that I know personally. The narc always has an MO. Always. They hide behind a mask and in order for them to feel good about themselves, they need to mirror their victims. "If" they have any morality, they don't get it honestly. They get it because they are mirroring off of someone else.

I'm speaking from my experience as well. My father consistently fits the criteria for narcissistic personality disorder (especially the grandiosity and lack of empathy and exploiting people for his gain criteria), and yet I know he has moral principles that he strictly adheres to. For example, he is a strong believer that violence is never the answer to any problem. And, in fact, he never physically abused any of his children or been in a fistfight. As far as I know, he's never stolen anything valuable from anyone. He's never been to jail. He's helped people in need. And he's even felt concern for my health when I was severely ill some time ago. How is that not someone with moral standards?

I'm not saying they aren't difficult and frustrating people, or even dangerous. They are, but it's a bit of a stretch to say they lack morality.