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What does it mean when a narcissist gives you the silent treatment?
The silent treatment is a form of emotional abuse that no one deserves nor should tolerate. If an individual experiences this absence of communication, it is a sure sign that he or she needs to move on and heal.
How long should silent treatment last?
Ideally no more than 1 hour, hopefully less. Say “I will be back in *** (time) to continue the discussion” even if you can only manage to come back to agree to close it down for the time being, or take the matter to counselling.
What does the silent treatment do to a man?
Research. Researchers have found that the silent treatment is used by both men and women to terminate a partner’s behaviors or words rather than to elicit them. 1 In abusive relationships, the silent treatment is used to manipulate the other person and to establish power over them.
What happens to a narcissist when you give him the silent treatment?
Unable to feel being ignored, his inflated ego starts hitting him harder and harder. So, after giving silent treatment for a few weeks, the narcissist will likely come back to you. He may start chasing you so that he can get back his narcissistic supply like before.
Do narcissists come back when they have no supply?
Also at times, the narcissist returns when he is completely devoid of the narcissistic supply. On such a day when he is completely low, depressed and doesn’t have any supply available, he/she has no chance, except to come back to you immediately. And Finally, when the narcissist returns back, everything will be like before..
How does a narcissist act when you text him?
The narcissist will read all your countless texts, emails and listen to voice messages…and he/she will ignore every last one! All your attempts at communication will be met with a deafening silence. The narcissist will instead get a tremendous amount of satisfaction from them!
What do you do when someone gives you the silent treatment?
People who love you…have your back. They don’t stab you in it or try to kill your spirit/soul. So, when someone gives you the silent treatment, do yourself a HUGE favor CHOOSE YOU & give it right back… then WALK AWAY, shut the door to that relationship, lock it and NEVER go back!