Narcissists thought you’d chase them. They thought the game was theirs until it wasn’t. This one is going to hit hard. Ever dealt with someone who thought they could yank the strings and make another person dance? The classic push-pull, the mind games, the smug expectation that the chase was inevitable? Well, here’s a story that flips the whole script.
The narcissist was confident—too confident. The usual routine was in motion: a flood of attention, endless sweet talk, future dreams painted in vivid colors. It felt intense, real, like a connection that couldn’t be broken. And then, right on schedule, the switch: the sudden distance, the cold replies, the silence designed to make the other person panic.
The game was set, the bait was out, and the narcissist sat back waiting for the desperate response. But this time, it didn’t happen. No chasing, no pleading, no long-winded explanations asking, “What’s wrong?” Nothing—just silence. And that silence? Oh, it spoke louder than words. The narcissist, expecting a frantic response, instead found themselves in a void—no validation, no power trip, no desperate texts. And that’s when the panic set in.
But not on the expected side. The one who was supposed to be the pursuer became the pursued. The tables turned so fast that the narcissist didn’t even see it coming. Suddenly, they were the ones reaching out, trying to regain control. But it was too late. Because here’s the thing: the game only works if both players participate. Remove the reaction, remove the chase, and the entire illusion collapses.
As we know, the energy shifted, the messages slowed, and suddenly the narcissist was too busy. Plans canceled last minute—no warning. Replies: dry, distant, almost robotic. No more talk about the future. No more effort. Just cold indifference wrapped in excuses. Sound familiar? It should. This is classic manipulation, and it works. If the other person takes the bait, anxiety creeps in. Thoughts spiral: What happened? What changed? Did I do something wrong? But let’s be clear: this isn’t about mistakes. It’s about control. The narcissist wants power. And what better way to get it than by making someone feel uncertain, off-balance, desperate to fix things?
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