Enough is enough. Ghosting a narcissist, also known as going no contact, is one of the most effective ways to deal with someone with narcissistic personality disorder or narcissistic tendencies. It might just be the ultimate way to counter a narcissist’s silent treatment.
Ghosting them involves cutting off all contact—whether it’s blocking them on social media, deleting their number, or avoiding places where you might cross paths. As long as you avoid responding to any of their advances, you’re giving them a taste of their own medicine.
1. Realizations
Based on the term “ghosting,” you enter a different reality. You may have considered this for a while or just decided to trust your instincts to cut ties. Either way, you’ll reflect on your decision and recognize the emotional baggage the narcissist imposed on you.
Narcissists often manipulate you into staying through cognitive dissonance, love bombing, and trauma bonds. Once you see the relationship for what it truly is, you’ll regain control over your reality.
2. This Will Trigger Their Abandonment Issues
Your narcissist may have abandonment issues, which is likely why you needed to cut off contact. Narcissists often develop attachment styles—such as anxious, disorganized, or avoidant—stemming from early life experiences. Once they realize they’ve been ghosted, expect a range of reactions. These responses may expose the cycle they’ve trapped you in, which we’ll explore further in the following points.
3. Rage
It’s like taking candy from a baby—the narcissist will likely react with anger when you take away the control they had over you. No longer receiving your validation and attention can send them into a rage. They may accuse you of selfishness, trying to manipulate you into feeling guilty.
However, as someone who knows the narcissist’s patterns well, use this knowledge to your advantage. Remember, it’s hard for a narcissist to concede defeat.
4. Love Bombing
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