3. Reactions and Coping Mechanisms:
In an intimate relationship with a narcissist, when you withdraw your attention, they may automatically assume that you are diverting it elsewhere. They may accuse you of infidelity or seeking attention from others, projecting their own behavior onto you. This is because they cannot fathom the idea that anyone would willingly withhold attention from them. They want to maintain their control over you by guilt-tripping you into believing that you owe them your undivided attention.
Attempting to reason with a narcissist may prove futile. They are so deeply entrenched in their own self-centered thinking that they struggle to comprehend any perspective outside of their own. They refuse to acknowledge your valid reasons for withdrawing attention and instead cling to their belief that you must be seeking attention elsewhere.
4. Unraveling Control and Manipulation:
When you take away their attention, narcissists can feel a loss of control, which can trigger extreme reactions. They may become verbally abusive, resort to gaslighting, or even escalate to physical aggression. Their desperate attempts to regain control and manipulate you intensify as they refuse to be held accountable for their actions. They may employ various tactics such as love-bombing, emotional manipulation, or guilt-tripping to coerce you into giving them attention once again.
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