Reason 3: Silence Cuts Off Their Emotional Supply
Narcissists feed off your emotions. Arguments aren’t about a resolution for them they’re about provoking you, draining your energy, and reinforcing their dominance. When you retreat into silence, you cut off the supply that fuels their ego. They’ll try everything to drag you back into their toxic cycle, but your refusal to react leaves them powerless.
The next time you’re caught in a pointless argument, pause. Take a deep breath. Stay silent. Remind yourself that you’re in control. By not engaging, you stop being a participant in their game and that’s when they truly lose.
Reason 4: Silence Is Boring and Terrifying
A narcissist cannot stand tranquility. To them, peace is the enemy because it exposes the chaos they hide within. They stir up drama and conflict to distract from their insecurities and inner turmoil. Even if there’s no reason, they’ll dig up a months-old mistake or a trivial comment to spark an argument. It’s not about you it’s about balancing their internal instability.
When you respond, you give them the chaos they crave. But when you stay silent, their external noise turns inward, amplifying their tension. Silence forces them to face the very things they’ve been running from and they can’t handle it.
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