Narcissists love to play games. They crave attention and would do just about anything to get it. One of the ways they achieve this is by pulling away from someone to see how much they can get that person to chase after them. So, when a narcissist starts ignoring your calls or text messages, it is all intentional. When they go quiet or disappear on you, it is a sign that the narcissist wants to be chased.
5 Reactions of the Narcissist When You Do Not Chase Them
Today, I have five reactions of the narcissist when you don’t chase them. Their response is highly dependent on a few factors, such as who you are to them, what stage of the relationship you’re in, and what investments they have made in you.
5 Hoovering
With that in mind, the first possible reaction of the narcissist may be to Hoover. They will want to find out what is going on. Why did you not chase them? They may turn up unexpectedly in places you frequent, trying to get your attention and even love-bomb their way back into your good graces. When a narcissist starts chasing you again after you refuse to chase them, it means that you still have something they want and that this game of cat and mouse is not the best course of action to manipulate you.
4 Campaigning
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