Infidelity/WAH, my story pt 7

[ForGump]

As w/ JksD, I'd have more confidence in the NPD diagnosis if it was based on a longer term relationship with a therapist, and preferably one who specializes in it.

I think narcissistic people can often see how other people feel, they just don't place any value in it, unless there was something in it for them. And that "something" can be them feeling good about themselves. In other words they will often do you favors if it makes them feel good about themselves -- but the motivation is rooted in a narcissism, not putting someone else's interest first.

Anyway, reading your post made me crave a pint of Ben & Jerry's. Sounds like heck of a day....