It’s important to remember that narcissists are skilled manipulators, and their silence might just be another tactic to maintain control. When they don’t reach out for a while, they’re often testing you—observing how you’ll respond, whether you’ll pursue them, and how much influence they still have over you.
One of the classic tools narcissists use to assert control is the silent treatment. By going silent, they aim to keep you feeling anxious, unsure, and needy for their attention. The catch is that if you don’t reach out, they may start to worry about losing their grip on you. They’ll hold out for as long as they think they can, waiting to see if you’ll break first.
If you remain resilient, focused, and unaffected by their silence, they might reappear, acting as if nothing happened. They may pretend to have missed you or even frame the situation as though you’ve abandoned them. It’s all part of a calculated strategy—a cycle designed to keep you emotionally engaged.
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