The Narcissist’s Conditional Asterisk
Ordinarily, all you would see above, would be the words ‘I love you’. You would always fail to notice the huge asterisk next to those words.
This is the Narcissist’s Conditional Asterisk.
Everything the narcissist says or does has this asterisk next to it. Except you never see it.
If the words or actions of the narcissist appeared on a piece of paper, the Narcissist’s Conditional Asterisk, would always accompany those words on that piece of paper.
You see, if you turned this piece of paper over, you would discover the footnote to the Narcissist’s Conditional Asterisk.
You never knew about the existence of this footnote. This footnote is why you could not understand why the narcissist said what he said and did what he did.
Fortunately for you, you are now being given access to what this footnote states.
If you turned over the piece of paper to find this footnote, this is what it states every single time :-
“The words or actions described overleaf are subject to the following. They can ( and invariably will) be revoked at any time, for any reason (and/or without reason) howsoever I choose and without communication of the revocation to you, although I did communicate them to you (even if I did not) if such maintenance of communication is necessary.
The words and actions mean precisely what I mean and not what you think they mean, but they might mean ‘a’ but if I want them to mean ‘b’ then they will mean ‘b’ (save where they need to mean ‘a’ or ‘c’ or possible ‘a’ and ‘c’ ) and they never mean what you think they mean, but I will not tell you that and of course I do not have to tell you that.
If the words and/or actions refer to a future event, then there is no guarantee or even likelihood that this future event will happen, in fact there is no future event (unless I decide there is a future event) and if you make reference to this future event I am able to deny it without any liability consequence or accountability and you are quite simply deranged and deluded for referring to it. The future event may come to pass if I deem it necessary, but it most likely will not.
The words and actions are completely true (from my perspective, not yours) as of the moment of issuing them but will disappear into the ether approximately one second thereafter and if I wish to resurrect them I shall do so, but on such terms and conditions as I see fit, without prejudice to my rights and entitlements and with extreme prejudice and (if necessary) malice aforethought with regard to you. You have no rights, I am under no obligation and you have no right of action based on these words and actions (which of course were never said or done, unless I decide they were said or were done), there is no right of appeal and no basis for you relying on these words and actions although I expect you to rely on them in order to ensure your comply with your obligations towards me with regard to the fulfilment of The Prime Aims.
Should you endeavour to make reference to these words and actions in circumstances which do not accord with my need for control and the provision of the Prime Aims, then such words and actions never existed and you are quite simply crazy to ever suggest that they existed. No, this is not gas lighting, you have been reading too much into the situation and picking up terms you do not understand, so you should not worry your pretty little head about such matters and sit down and shut up. NOW.
Any attempt to rely on the words and actions for any purpose which I deem contrary to my interests is an act or treason, sedition and absolute disloyalty on your part and you will be immediately tried, judged and sentenced by me in the High Court of My Rules and subjected to an appropriate response in order to ensure that your sedition is both punished and quashed. Any attempt to relay these words and actions to a third party for the purposes of support or contradiction of my Absolute Rule is a further act of treason, sedition and absolute disloyalty and will be met by a further immediate trial, judgement and sentence by me in the Even Higher Court of My Rules and will result in your punishment and smearing to said third party. I reserve the right to try, judge and sentence the third party on whatever grounds I deem fit in order to maintain control over you, the third party and him over there as well.
You can absolutely rely on what I have said, have done, or will do because I need you to be conned into such reliance, but I immediately withdraw the words and actions (without prejudice to my right to immediately reinstate them and maintain that they were never withdrawn in the first place) whenever it is necessary and appropriate for me to do so. As always you have no recourse against me for such withdrawal (although there was never any actual withdrawal, don’t you remember? You don’t, I told you that you were losing your mind, you need to get some help and see somebody).
The moment the need for control has been established by the saying of the words and/or the doing of the deeds/actions overleaf then the words will no longer be acted on and will melt into nothingness and the deeds/actions will no longer be maintained and will similarly vanish into the ether.
It is neither an excuse or reason with any validity whatsoever to claim that you did not know about this footnote and the terms and conditions contained within. You are irrevocably bound by this footnote and the power of my asterix (whereas I am neither bound at any time) and to claim you did not see it, did not know about it and/or did not understand it, is quite simply pathetic and you should be ashamed of yourself. I don’t even see what I see in you to say the words (which I may or may have not said dependent on the needs of The Twin Lines of the Narcissistic Defence) and/or do the deeds/actions (which I may or may not have done dependent again on The Twin Lines of the Narcissistic Defence).
This footnote represent the entirety of the applicable terms save those which I deem necessary to make-up and add as and when is required to further assert or maintain control over you. Those terms remain equally valid and apply retrospectively to a time at my absolute discretion. There are no waivers, exemptions, statutory safeguards or common-law loopholes that apply to this footnote (save those generate by me and for me).
This footnote is to be interpreted in accordance with English, Mandarin, Swahili and/or Narc and/or any other language including Nonsense, Gibberish, Word Salad and Circularity.
This footnote is subject to the jurisdiction of no courts other than those of my invention.
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Dear HG, dear all,
the e-mail notification I received announced this blog entry as “The Narcissist’s Conditional Asterix”. That made me think about whether Obelix may have commented on narcissists, too. Indeed he has: https://www.ateliercontemporain.com/de/franzosische-comics/1282-paf-obelix.html. Kind regards
DF
Caroline R, that is precious! I’m glad that I’m a favorite and I accept your act of kindness with a grateful heart.
This is great HG! Very entertaining and oh-so true.
You are welcome.
I really enjoyed this new post….. I was reading it, nodding, yep yep yepping, and thinking this is so much God damn word salad, but shit, I can relate…. the eternal asterisk, the secret terms and conditions, the lose-lose situations…..
Nice writing HG….. thank you!
Mai x
Thank you.
No, thank you! *
Dearest MB,
I’m here …..everything happens when I’m sleeping….haha
My emoji is on my iPad (I’m also a funny meme n gif kinda gal) ….moronic* ….. I know
Mr Tudor DID, however, give me his royal stamp of greater approval* for my moronic emoji 🤣
Thanks MB 💋
(Mr Tudor …. this would have to be one of your best ….I love you too * )
🤣
Luv Bubbles xx 😘
That is the best laugh I had in a long time …
Dear bubbles … I love your tone – I mimic it – I have to be honest – with my Narc.
:)) love omj xx
Dearest Omj,
Thank you beautiful one, I’m so flattered
But just outta curiosity, how does one mimic my tone 🎶 “to a narc” … 😜
😂
Luv Bubbles xx 😘
“You never knew about the existence of this footnote.“
Just because I didn’t know does not mean I didn’t sense.
I always sensed there was an asterisk. I was always waiting for the other shoe to drop.
And it did.
I guess that makes you Asterlisk
Or Obelisk
Very good.
Ha ha! Nice one, HG! 😉
We miss you on You Tube HG!
I am returning.
Thank you HG!. I look everyday to see if there is anything new and listen to ones I like the most.
Good to know MB
One word: Masterpiece! And very VERY clever. I’d expect nothing less to be honest.
Stand out prose.
Thank you.
Funny to me, I didn’t see this, HG.
Great article, thank you.
Anyone who challenges this *, shall be deemed a Liar.
The words “I love you” are the sweetest words in existence!
HG
You’ve done it again. Great new material. I laughed all the way through that but also recognize it to be completely true and a great lesson.
The bearer of any such agreement in real life can KISS MY *
Thank you NA.
NA: …your starfish, correct?
SweetP
Haha. You got it.
I have a little question: did you invoke the little Gaul character from the comic book on purpose or was that autocorrect? (You all know I have a personal war with my autocorrect)?
Because if you did invoke him, double genius for you. One of the best comic books ever created.
These narcs are crazy!
Lou, I love it! You got me!
They are both spelt the same.
Indeed, if you speak French. I think the English spelling is “asterisk.” But I like it better this way! Could be seen as a bookish reference!
Indeed it is, my autocorrect clearly got all Gaul on me.
For a moment I thought you were mad at me! I didn’t do it to sound like a smart ass, just because I love little Astérix.
Not at all.
Good. Cause you know I love you.*
Hey Sweet P, that’s my phrase! Find your own. Ha ha
No no no!!! Mine has contractual conditions, yours, however, is unconditional love. Never give unconditional love to a narc, MB!
SP, ha ha The only true unconditional love I have is for my children and my animals. However, I do believe that if you’ve ever loved someone, there is a part of you that always will.
love it! hilarious!
Thank you AS2016.
I love the disclaimer on this one!
empath007. I am feeling envious of HG`s talent and work ethic. I can easily see why so many others* in his field do get jealous of him. I can not really blame many of the benign ones. Just when they are finally comfortable and topped off by his knowledge and his work, HG Tudor leaps to another level. Hahaha. He is incomparably creative and artistic as well.
Agreed.
Well that’s a relieve HG 🤣 I was thinking I have a laundry list of evidence to prove I’m not… but I’ve read your article on presenting evidence to a narcissist 🤣 I do have narc traits that the relationship with narc brought out in me though! That’s for sure.
But I’ve also had long term (15 year) relationships with a normal That was a good loving relationship. So I know I’m not.
Also… the narc blamed me for the break up deflecting all his abuse back on to me… so it’s a triggering topic for me.
All cleared up now. Thanks!
PSE: You believe me to be the benign jealous one in his feild?
To add… If you do believe I am a benign jealous person in his feild… I am actually neither.
I work in a completely unrelated feild. There is no benefit professionally to me to obtain any of this information. I come here for purely personal reasons… and if I was in that profession I would
Recommend his works as a source.
I had an intimate relationship with a narc and it led me here… I find the writing incredibly honest, interesting but most of all… accurate to my experince.
I’m a magnetic empath. I enjoy talking with other people and being helpful with my words. I do think I have a good understanding of some human behaviours and I enjoy conversations that make myself and others think.
And that is a little more about me
empath007. Of course I was not referring to you in any way whatsoever, empath007. To clarify, the benign jealous people I speak of, I have seen discussing HG sometimes on youtube. In fact, that is how I first heard of HG Tudor. Last year, a person, a male actually, in the mental practitioner field on youtube, was discussing HG, in what seemed to me be in a sort of oddly jealous or envious way, so I felt curious to see what this HG Tudor person was all about. Of course, I am glad I did. And I diligently started listening to many of HG`s Tudor`s audios on Youtube almost like in total immersion, for many months, before I ever made it over here to Narcsite, around this January, and I think I started posting around this January or February. He has a lot of audio listeners that may not have made it over here yet, I am sure. And I am practically a different person now. At least I know that I am much smarter and wiser for it. I am glad about that. But, I know I have much work to do to continue my growth.
Those who attack my work, exhibit jealousy, attack my readers are invariably Mid Range Narcissists. Empaths either embrace the work, state it is not for them (fair enough) and comment no further or advocate it for others (I receive many recommendations from other practitioners in the field, including psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists – they recognise the value of this resource and are content to refer people to it. If you observe those who go on the attack they are often amorphous on the allegations (they offer no particularisation, they offer no actual evidence and talk in broad terms. Point this out and watch the deflection/insults – sound familiar?)
Interesting. I had to ask because I wanted to clarify. And I never presented myself in the way HG describes below (attacking his work or other readers on here)
Anyways. Thanks for clarifying. I don’t spend my time worrying so much about the trolls as I do educating myself so I can better handle my emotions in the future.
Oh, now you got me curious, PSE. I’ve actually not seen any videos as this–only the Pink Talon Lady who regurgitates a number of HG’s ideas without credit.
I also believe I found HG via YT before this site. That was back in 2016, or so. I’ve been reading a while but I waited a full year before commenting.
I share more here than I do anywhere else because frankly, most don’t understand our need to talk about it. I also enjoy intellectually discussing emotions and feelings. So this is the best place for that, I feel.
HG, I saw your remark about the need to let go of the past and I completely agree. I admit that I have a very hard time at this. I continually live in both the past and future but the present I find most difficult.
HG, you say “sound familiar?” You believe I fit in this category?
No, I mean are these behaviours not similar to your experiences being on the receiving end of Narcissistic Manipulations
I love it when we get new material. It’s a gift.
You are welcome MB.
MB: I never can tell if one is new, yet. Sigh. However, Cheers! A toast to this new one, then. It is an immediate HG Tudor Classic, to me. I know HG would probably say they are ALL immediate Classics. That is why I said: To me: For my growing understanding.
To you, PSE! Hear Hear to your understanding and to HGTU!
MB: Thank you, MB…. Toast: May we continue to blossom and bloom and glow. And may logical thinking be forever in our favor!
Yep. He loved me until he didn’t. Now I know he’s “loved” many never mind he’s married. I said do you not notice a pattern here? You are a married man who has been involved with at least 3 women that I know of in as many years. Do you not think that’s an indicator of something ? Him “I’m not happy in my marriage”. 3 other women that I know of in less than 3 years and he doesn’t think that’s odd? That’s.4 freakin women including his wife and that’s just what I know about. I’m sure it’s only the tip of the iceberg. Red flag red flag red flag ! I should have been running for the door.
Question for you HG. Does it bother a Narc to see shelved or discarded IPSS looking good and doing well? Or is it only Ipps that would bother him to see them looking good and doing well
See Jealous of Your Contentment.
This is GENIUS, I’m gonna print it out.
I agree.
There you go. Substance! This IS a brilliant and helpful post. Despite the depravity, the brilliance is noteworthy.
Thank you.
You are most welcome.
* This asterix disclaimer applies in part or in its entirety to any situation whatsoever and any and all innocent third parties, subject to my full and unfettered discretion at any time, irrespective of how much you wish and believe otherwise. Brilliant writing HG!
Thank you.
Love this accurate and entertaining ‘legalese’! So true. Great post.
FYC: I think HG has created a monster with this article*
lol*
FYC. Hahaha. No asterisk.
Hmmm, I wonder if this is part of a global everpresense, because now when we see an asterisk we will think of HG. 😉
!*
Lol! And trust me, it is already, if not instantly, ingrained.***
And don’t start with the ! Or the . If you give special meaning to these you will attain ubiquitous everpresense!.*
FYC, the ! Is already there. Pay attention and you will see it.
MB I do see. I was referring to the story attached. HG’s words are powerful on their own and he is not given to frivolous emotions. He need not augment with exclamation unless for intentional, added effect (like his humorous response).
My current association with the ! is that of former FM1T–an impassioned expression of great, flowing emotions. The current empowered and weaponized FM1T rarely uses the !
Too bad there is not a unique emoji for HG Tudor (like the image on the polls) and one for his HG APPROVES seal of approval.
HG approves, damn, where’s that blasted seal? Minion?! MINION?!!!
If only you hadn’t sprayed them with soapy water!
Ha ha.
What? I was across the pond, but I think I heard you yelling? I’ll be right on it!✱
You are too funny HG and I love it (no asterisk).
Bubbles has an HG emoji. I don’t know where she got it. If HG ever uses an emoji, I will faint!
HG will not use an emoji.
Even during the Golden Period?
No. They are moronic.
I’m surprised there hasn’t been a ban on emojis here. “Any comment with an emoji won’t be moderated.” Wait! I haven’t reviewed the rules in a while.
Sure would make your workload lighter, HG.
MB stop giving him ideas. 😘😘🙃
FM1T, I thought of you and Bubbles when I said that. You two would be speechless! It would be akin to not allowing people to talk with their hands IRL. Serious question though, did it sting when he said emojis were moronic? I know he didn’t say people that use emojis were moronic, but still… (Maybe I’m just extra sensitive.)
MB,
At one time it would have seriously hurt my feelings, but now I look at it differently, first I consider the source and in doing so I realize using an emoji would be to them like cutting a word or two out of what they were saying. We all know there need to be heard and the the attention that they seek. 😜😘🙃🦚
My narc uses some emojis, the kiss, the laugh, and a heart but in his favorite color as if he were imposing his own trademark. THAT I found moronic.
SP,
They are so ridicules once you learn what they are all about. I am actually surprised they don’t use more then they do seeing that they are another way of showing emotion, which is something they don’t have. 🙃
It was several years after texting with AW before he sent an emoji. I seriously thought somebody else had his phone and told him as such. He used them quite sparingly and sometimes would go weeks without a single one.
One more thing that can be given and then taken away. You may want to reconsider your position HG. They are quite the useful tool for manipulating empaths. (I mean morons. Your word, not mine.)
I manipulate most excellently already and have no need of emojis.
Jolly good
That’s my phrase, find your own.
FYC have you forgotten the emoji NA has already given to HG? 🦚
I believe it fits him perfectly! 😘🙃
What the fuck is it?
Hahaha! OMG HG, I didn’t see that one coming! I think I peed a little bit! Hahaha. It’s a peacock HG.
Indeed, thank you FM1T.
I remember it! It’s a peacock, HG! Haha
Ah yes, very amusing.
You didn’t fine that amusing at all HG, you know you didn’t. But I sure did! Hahaha 🥰🙃
Dungeon time for you FM1T!
What! It took you four years to send me to the dungeon! Hahaha. No worries, I will use the little men that are sometimes in your stories to find me away out. If not, at least it will be quiet for a change. 🙃
Of course he didn’t, you can see sarcasm exuding from his comment. I find sarcasm amusing as well, like the peacock.
Hahaha SP I love it! Be careful though you may end up in the dungeon with me! 🤣🤣🤣🙃
Can’t wait! When’s the Happy Hour?
I believe it could be anytime we want it to be SP, we will just have the little men serve us. 🤣🤣😘
I’m gonna need some mussels too, hope there’s a bunch down there in the dungeons.
It’s a bed of mussels, SP, grapes come in bunches.
Is there a dress code? I’m asking before I start packing. Minions, get ready for FM1T and SP!
Oh yes we have to have mussels. I love mussels. 😋
FM1T
It will be a bit of a wait for happy hour I’m afraid. The little men are…ahem…busy. You forget that I was ordered to the dungeon prior to you. I’m only on the 5th dwarf and then there’s the group…..errr….hug. Have a seat love.
NA
Haha, I do love you my sister, but I am not very good at sitting or waiting, and actually as you know I do not take orders from anyone anymore. Soooo how about if we share all of those little men and afterwards as they are resting we shall have mussels and drinks. 😘🍻🍺
I like my men big, like my mussels.
Sweetest I’m afraid you won’t find any big men done here, but NA did say they are like the energizer bunny, they keep going and going and ……..
Let’s see, I believe there must be a middle point in between 5 minutes and “going and going” to eternity. I mean, I have things to do…
Hahaha SP, I’m just telling it like it is. 🤣🙃
No problem, NA! Carriers will have it all ready by the time you finish with the little men. It will all work out! Par-tay!
Did someone say, “Party in the Dungeon!”?
You misheard FYC, I said departed.
“Departed”? Damn I heard “the party.”! Ooops, I’ve already invited everyone…
That’s okay, you’ll have a soft landing on them.
HG, Lol. I’ll pass on that party invite then! Not yet ready to join the dearly departed.
I had imagined a party with everyone wearing House of Tudor swag and drinking Arrogant Bastard Ale as well as those fancy cocktails, while the tunes of Depeche Mode reverberate through the crowd. Another time perhaps?
Re:departed
Yes, sadly Wheezy didn’t make it, but he went face down half the way up which was a happy ending for us both.
NA when you are finished over there, we have plenty of mussels and beer. I also may need your help, there seems to be one little man ( I do not know all of there names yet ) chasing the rest of them with his soap on a rope!
Great article HG. You never seize to amaze me. 😘🙃
Thank you
I’ve noticed of late that many Ns are adopting the use of the ‘hands together’ emoji. Of course a few others use as well but for Ns this is a pretty big thing now. Like they are trying to show how gracious they are. One of them even does in person every time he greets me/ says goodbye and throughout a conversation, it’s hilarious. Not sure how I keep a straight face on that one 🙏
@MB ‘jolly good’ Hahahah love it!
Hi alexis…you know ive started noticing that praying hand emoji being used a lot but didnt think it was a trend. Maybe the narcs are trying to seem more pure or religious by using it 😄
I think they use the praying hands emoji because it’s just another opportunity to direct your attention up to their piehole spewing on about their favourite subject: themselves.
You know – just in case we thought we might get a word in.
Bubbles, where are you?
FYC: As if we are lacking in his Ever-presence! 🙂 *
Indeed.
FYC: I NEVER* received an: HG approves: ( I may have, but I feel the need for his attention a bit more lately, so I am making a perhaps pathetic and perhaps patently obvious pity play. To give this pity play more gravitas, I have decided to leave out an emoji due to recently obtained vital information).
Hg almost approves
PSE, see? Nearly there! I recieved two. They’re marked in my calendar and shall soon be declared national holidays. Try peppering witty remarks in a knowledgeable statement and fill it to the brim with gratitude, compliments and adoration. He likes that.
Desiree: the reply:` Hg almost approves.` That does not count. I don’t even know what, Hg almost approves, means. Anyway, enjoy your 2 desiree. And may I request that you kindly bring them by sometimes, so that I can see what they look like, at your earliest convenience, of course. Thank you in advance.
Dearest HG: Hahaha*
Dearest HG: and: ?* (These are just great! Hahaha!)
So true ..
A whirling wacky cruel cycle 😑
Excellent.
Thank you.
That made me laugh! Very clever HG!
Jolly good.
I have to “like” EVERY comment that includes “jolly good”! It’s my fave. Closely followed by “fucking A”
Jolly Fucking A Good!
I love you HG! (No asterisk)
Most kind. And true.
❤️ That obvious, huh? ❤️
Hi MB!
(Caroline has some pieces of freshly-cut apple in her outstretched hand, and holds them under the velvety mouth of MB’s sparkly unicorn. She runs her other hand through the glittery mane murmuring “you lovely thing…”)
Caroline R, I’m not sure what to say to that! HG told me not to take apples from strangers. Are you a stranger?
MB
I’m the same Caroline in Australia who thinks that you’re a treasure MB.
Regarding HG using apples to entice….he only said not to take them from others (sneeringly referred to by him as “strangers” ) because he wants that gig all to himself!
And it only applies to apples being used to beguile innocent empaths.
It doesn’t apply to acts of kindness to favourite animals.
That’s definitely NOT his gig!