Number 7: They get uncomfortable with your deafening silence.
Have you ever experienced being surrounded by the sound of silence? I can tell you that is not a pleasant experience, and narcissists agree. Even if they show their unbothered persona, most of them feel uncomfortable when treated in silence because they are used to hearing the applause and tears from the people who want to be with them.
As a result, narcissists will also expect you to give the constant tearful and outgoing persona that sustains their selfish desires for compliments and validations. So when they see that you are not doing what they expected, narcissists will be left alone with the thoughts that usually cause them to self-destruct.
Number 8: They will blame you for not opening up to them.
The blame game is where things get messy in your relationship with the narcissist. Even when the problem is not on you, they will tell you it’s your fault for not talking and remind you of all the times they tried to get you to open up. Yes, narcissists can still turn the tables even without your words.
Your silence is another tool for them to frame you as the criminal of the story. Never mind using your words against you because you really don’t say anything, narcissists will still find things to say about you, and this can be pretty stressful if you have a soft heart.
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