Does silence hurt a narcissist?

For those in or getting out of a romantic relationship with a self-absorbed individual, the silent treatment can feel like a punishment worse than death. The silent treatment is a form of emotional abuse typically employed by people with narcissistic tendencies.

Is silent treatment the best revenge?

Silence speaks volumes The best revenge is no reaction. Believe it, the silence and zero reaction really bothers your ex, and they consider it as the best served revenge. Nothing creates more curiosity than silence. Your ex would expect a vent or an angry rant from you, but don’t give in.

What hurts a narcissist the silent treatment?

The silent treatment, while sometimes seemingly harmless when talking about it, can be a highly damaging and effective form of manipulation, coercion, and control used by toxic people. It is common, even though many victims feel alone and like they cant talk about it because no one will believe them or understand.

Is the narcissist and no contact the ultimate revenge?

The Narcissist and No Contact is The Ultimate Revenge April 18, 2021October 6, 2013by Alexander Burgemeester Last Updated on April 18, 2021 by Alexander Burgemeester

Do narcissists get angry when things don’t go their way?

Narcissists can become dead set on enacting revenge against someone when things don’t go their way. It’s a broad way to say that they become frustrated and enraged when they become insulted or that their perceived sense of superiority takes a hit.

How do narcissists act when they think you are evil?

Armed with what they think they know, the narcissist will go into self-defense mode and run around spreading rumours. They will contact everyone you know through social media, text messages and email telling them how evil, manipulative and abusive you are. Everything they do to you, they will say you do to them.

Do Narcissists like to make you jealous?

Narcissists love to make you jealous – but they cannot stand to feel like you might be doing something with anyone else. Jealousy in a narcissist can be dangerous, so be careful here. You can expect a good burst of narcissistic rage and/or narcissistic injury.