As fun as narcissists can sometimes be, especially at the beginning of your time with them, things almost never end on good terms. Narcissists are individuals who crave power and attention to the extent that they only value what others can provide for them.
When those resources run out, or when the relationship starts to demand balance, they often flee—sometimes without even informing you. While being blocked by a narcissist probably isn’t something you should feel bad about, it’s difficult for most of us to ignore the lack of courtesy they show when cutting you off.
Today, we’ll explore why narcissists use the silent treatment as a form of punishment and delve into the “narcissist blocking game.” Stick around for reason number 2—it’s particularly bizarre!
Number 8: They feel their grasp on you slipping.
Being in a relationship with a narcissist is vastly different from a standard neurotypical relationship. Narcissists can be extremely possessive—both with friends and romantic partners—which often strains the relationship. Unlike neurotypical individuals, narcissists rarely consider others’ feelings.
They seek constant attention, praise, and adoration. When this validation wanes, narcissists tend to lash out. If they’re especially upset, they may give you the silent treatment. Why? Because a narcissist believes that when they finally unblock you, you’ll come running back, apologizing for everything. Blocking, for them, is often a strategy to regain attention and control. They think it will make you fear losing them and discourage you from testing boundaries.
Narcissists aren’t interested in what most neurotypical people perceive as a normal, trusting relationship. To them, a relationship feels like it’s failing when they lose control—even though, in reality, it could mean you’re building trust and equality.
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