Today's demonstration of this was a short one, but left me fuming.

I live with my parents, both of whom are very narcissistic. I have several chores that I'm expected to keep up with, as well as providing care for my disabled father.

He was sitting in his recliner, eyes closed. He had just finished reading an ebook, and yes he clearly had his head down, but didn't communicate to me that trying to nap was what he was actively doing. I walked quietly through the room and noticed out the front window that the trash cans were at the street, having been emptied this morning. I slipped my sandals on and told him "I'm going to get the cans before it's too dark. The dog will probably bark at me." Because I didn't want the idiot dog barking to startle him--he already shouts ENOUGH at the dog for barking. He opened his eyes and glared at me, saying "I couldn't just lay back and close my eyes for a minute, huh? God DAMN it." I stared at him for a few seconds, then finally said, firmly and with quite a bit of incredulity, "if I don't get them up before mom gets home, I'M the one in trouble. Not you." And stalked out of the house.

Got back inside and he's flipped the script 180 degrees, says "why don't you go ahead and wash the rest of the dishes in the sink, too?"

Are you kidding me. Wtf. If I don't do this shit, I'm lazy, living in THEIR HOUSE for free, etc. If I DO get on it and do it, there's always some shitty reason I'm bothering him. Like moving too quickly through the house. Nah breh, just because YOU can't walk quickly enough to burn calories does NOT mean I will sacrifice any more of my time or energy to "slow the fuck down." Sorry not sorry I guess.

Am sorry to you guys, though; I just really needed to rant.