Why do you obsess over waiting for a reply, especially from a narcissist? The anticipation of their response gives you temporary relief, a brief sense of hope for reconciliation. But this relief is short-lived, as you know what comes next. They may throw you a breadcrumb, but soon after, they’ll tear you down again. Their unpredictable communication creates anxiety, trapping you in a cycle where you constantly analyze their responses, trying to make sense of their behavior.
You wake up anxious, waiting for their message. And when it finally arrives, it could be anything—a request, humiliation, or manipulation—but somehow, it regulates you. That’s a clear sign of trauma bonding.
Texting Habit #5: Being Quick to Respond
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