Number 7: To punish you.
Narcissists struggle with expressing their emotions, often resorting to bitter resentment. Unlike neurotypical individuals, they hyper-focus on perceived mistakes instead of letting them go with compassion. This fixation can lead to being blocked without even knowing what you did wrong.
Emotionally fragile, narcissists lash out at anything—intentional or not—that threatens their image. If they block you as a form of punishment, avoid indulging this behavior. Engaging with them only reinforces that their actions achieve the desired effect.
Narcissists judge relationships through the lens of social status and won’t hesitate to hurt you to make a point. Blocking is part of their devaluation process—a more extreme version of the silent treatment.
Number 6: To reject you.
This often occurs early in a relationship with a narcissist. If they sense that you’re not as invested in them as they expect, or if they feel they lack control over you, they may block you.
For them, blocking serves two purposes: it establishes their stance and forces you to seek an explanation, while also protecting them from emotional harm. Narcissists see themselves through others’ perceptions and avoid any reflection they deem negative. Blocking you can feel like a way to shield themselves from vulnerability.
Number 5: They’ve found another source.
Narcissists can resemble addicts in their pursuit of validation. They may care about your time, attention, and care—but not about you as a whole.
If you’ve been blocked, there’s a chance they’ve found someone else to fulfill their need for attention. Narcissists rarely act for the greater good, and they may leave without explanation. Sometimes, they even return later to see if they can extract attention from multiple sources. However, it’s common for them to cut ties while establishing new connections.
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