8. Why do you go silent?
Narcissists often resort to the silent treatment, withdrawing and withholding information. This is their way of expressing passive-aggressive anger without making themselves vulnerable. It’s all part of their fear of being exposed or vulnerable.
Narcissists can’t access the deeper parts of themselves, which is why they can’t answer these questions. In contrast, I hope you strive for relationships built on realness, openness, and authenticity.
Embrace the Following Thoughts:
- I like being personable, and I like being accountable.
- I never want to stop learning and growing.
- Freedom comes from not hiding behind pretenses.
- Love me, love my dog. (This is one of Gus’s favorites. When you love me, you get all that comes with me.)
- Mistakes and failures are part of the growth process. I embrace that.
- Loving each other means loving the whole person—the good and the bad.
- We are each a combination of strengths and weaknesses, and healthy relationships acknowledge both.
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