This Old House – Narcy Villa Style

What’s Happening Here

A painting project becomes a battleground of intent vs. manipulation. While one partner brings structure and care, the other initiates chaos, baits interference, and escapes with applause.

Compare the Blueprint Analysis:

Narcy’s Manipulative Masterplan

Step	Narcy’s Action	What She Really Gets From It
1	Announces she’s painting today.	Grabs attention from the start.
2	Skips prep—no masking, cleaning, or planning.	Sets up visible problems, outsources resolution.
3	Main Supply offers input.	“He’s trying to take over!” narrative begins.
4	Dismisses any advice: “Come on! It’s not the Taj Mahal!”	Paints herself as the laid-back one, not the slacker.
5	Calls an Enabler: “He hijacked the whole project.”	Secures emotional exit from the task.
6	Enabler: “Well then just let him do it then.”	Perfect excuse to vanish.
7	Goes shopping with Enabler.	Gets pampered while Main Supply works.
8	Returns to completed room.	No sweat, all credit.
9	Shows off to guests.	Generating envy and admiration?
10	Points out flaws, subtly shifts blame.	Maintains her spotless reputation.
11	Mentally checks off project.	“Her paint job” is done—without doing it.

Main Supply’s DIY Blueprint – "Prep Makes Perfect"

Step	Main Supply’s Action	Why It Matters
1	Prepares the space, covers furniture, masks trim.	Protects environment, shows care.
2	Removes receptacle covers.	Ensures safety and precision.
3	Patches, sands, and cleans walls.	Builds a proper foundation.
4	Applies primer.	Guarantees better paint results.
5	Stirs and applies paint with quality tools.	Focuses on workmanship.
6	Cleans brushes between coats.	Preserves tools and quality.
7	Applies second coat and inspects.	Strives for thoroughness.
8	Removes masking tape cleanly.	Achieves sharp, professional lines.
9	Reinstalls covers and re-stages the room.	Delivers a completed, polished space.
10	Sits back and admires the effort.	Earned satisfaction through real work.

Narcy’s Results:

0 calories burned, 100% credit received.

Does this sound familiar? Have you been blamed for “taking over” after stepping in to help? Even though you did the work—someone else claimed the credit? Were flaws in "their" work pinned on you as well?

If so, you may have fallen victim to a narcissistic plan.

Covert Tactics in Play:

• Preemptive Sabotage: “You’re just going to take over anyway.”
• Labor Invalidation: “I was going to do all this—you just jumped in.”
• Reputation Distortion: “He insisted on doing it his way.”
• Sympathy Harvest: “I’m so patient dealing with his perfectionism.”
• Social Media Post: “I Finally painted the living room!”
• Rescue Trap: Creates chaos, makes you fix it, then plays victim.
• Future-Faking: “Next time, I’ll help you with your plan.”