You’ve taken a step that many only dream of. You’ve drawn the line in the sand, and with trembling strength, you’ve said no more. That decision to go no contact may feel like walking away, but in truth, it’s far more than that. It’s a declaration of dignity, a lifeline for your soul, and a shield against the relentless drain that comes from being entangled with a narcissist.
However, in the stillness after cutting ties, questions creep in. What’s happening on the other side of silence? Is the narcissist simply moving on, unmoved by your absence? Or is there something hidden? An inner war raging beneath the surface? The truth is, while you’ve stepped into freedom, the narcissist is caught in cravings, desperate for things they can’t admit out loud, even in the silence of no contact.
If you’ve ever wondered why the pull feels so strange, or why even in silence you sense the shadows of their grip, you’re not alone. Today, we’re going to pull back the curtain on nine secret desires that a narcissist clings to during no contact. Not to stir false hope, but to give you clarity, strength, and the freedom to stand firmer than ever.
The narcissist wounds when you choose silence. For you, no contact is survival. For the narcissist, it’s a wound to the very core of their fragile image. It tells them that the power they once wielded is slipping away. No texts, no calls, no secret channels of communication. It’s not just silence; it’s starvation. The narcissist lives on supply, and when that supply is cut, the false world they built begins to crack.
Outwardly, they may laugh, brag, or act as though your absence means nothing. But inside, a storm is raging. The truth is, those calm waters hide violent waves of desperation, and that desperation shows up in cravings that have nothing to do with love, repentance, or regret. It’s about power, validation, and keeping the illusion of control alive.
Nine Hidden Cravings of the Narcissist During No Contact
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