What Does It Mean When a Narcissist Goes Quiet?

[Manuel Tavares]

What Does It Mean When a Narcissist Goes Quiet? 

5 Things That Hide Behind the Silence

Sherrie Hurd, A.A.

learning-mind.com

Posted January 20, 2022

When a narcissist goes quiet, it’s usually because they’ve decided to use the silent treatment. But what’s going on behind this silence?

Those who have narcissistic disorder use all sorts of tactics to manipulate and abuse you. They use gaslighting, outright name-calling, and even the notorious silent treatment. And yes, this silent treatment is used to hurt you, as they assume you will constantly ask them what’s wrong or try to placate them.

However, there’s an even deeper meaning beneath this silence. There are several things hidden there.

What’s hidden behind the narcissist’s silence?

The silent treatment takes something from you and gives it to the narcissist – the spotlight. With this silence, they’ve become the center of your life, as they are withholding speech and attention. They are basically just existing to stay in control.

Here are a few intricate things that hide behind that toxic silence.

1. Gaslighting

When someone with a narcissistic personality disorder starts stonewalling, they are attempting to gaslight you. Although you can tell that they are ignoring you, they will still say that everything is okay. Then, they will say that the worries are all in your mind. Meanwhile, their actions will speak differently.

In case you’re not aware of the term ‘stonewalling’, it means to ignore someone, even someone you live.... https://rayviolet.blogspot.com/2022/01/what-does-it-mean-when-narci...