Number 6: They will play the victim and act like they are mistreated.
Narcissists see silent treatment as an attack because they believe they deserve attention and praise no matter what their behavior is. They’ll try to turn the tables on you and make you feel guilty for not giving them what they want, and you might see them start to cry or try to convince you that you’re being mean by not talking to them. They’ll pull out all the steps to get you back around, so they can continue their normal routine of getting what they want from you.
Narcissists will play the victim and act like they are maltreated, they might say things like: “You never care about me”, or “No one loves me.” They will also try to manipulate you into feeling sorry for them… this is a common tactic for narcissists because it allows them to ensure they are always seen as victims in any situation.
Number 7: They will threaten you if you don’t speak to them first.
Narcissists are not good at dealing with silence, so they’ll do their best to get you to talk to them first. They might try to manipulate you into speaking first by using threats or emotional blackmail. They might also try to intimidate you by getting angry or threatening to hurt you if you don’t talk to them and they may even tell you they will start ignoring you if you don’t reach out first. If you are silent towards them, they will threaten your life or well-being in any way possible. Narcissists can also become violent when ignored, so you must not engage with your threats or talk to them until they calm down.
Number 8: They will make fake apologies and blame you after.
Narcissists are experts at making things all about them, which means they’ll often make it seem like you’re the one who’s wrong when they’ve done something wrong. They’ll say things like: “I’m sorry” or “I was wrong…” but they won’t actually mean it. They will just say it to get you to stop being mad at them, so they can get what they want.
Narcissists will use your silence as an excuse to act like they’re the victim and make you feel bad for not speaking to them. They will manipulate your perception of reality to make you question what’s happening. It’s not sincere, and it doesn’t mean anything good will come from saying sorry if there wasn’t any sincerity behind it in the first place.
Recommended: Becoming the Narcissist’s Nightmare: How to Devalue and Discard the Narcissist While Supplying Yourself- By Shahida Arabi.
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