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Why do narcissists not let you go?
Narcissists confuse you with lies and distortions to gaslight you for their own ends. It perpetuates the abuse that you’ve endured. Your vulnerability is enhanced through trauma-bonding, which makes it very hard to leave an abuser.
How does a narcissist handle rejection and no contact?
With narcissists, almost everything is well thought out and calculated. If we do not reach out to them or reject them, they are going to realize that we are standing up for ourselves. Thus, given their addiction to the feeling of power, narcissists will then feel threatened and will go into desperate mode.
Do narcissists care when you go no contact?
A narcissist will come back after no contact if they find themselves low on attention, and they consider you easy to get that attention from. Most narcissists hate being alone, and they need attention far more than most people. Narcissists don’t care about your feelings, and they don’t miss you.
What to do when a narcissist won’t let you go?
3 Strategies When a Narcissist Won’t Let Go
- Don’t Show Emotion. First and foremost, it’s important to avoid any kind of emotional interaction with your ex.
- Change Your Communication Style. When dealing with a narcissist, it’s best to disengage as soon as possible.
- Maintain Firm Boundaries.
How do you emotionally detach from a narcissist?
How to Disengage
- Stop all communication – take a break from social media, do not answer your phone or text messages from the narcissist.
- Have a plan – know when you are going to leave and where you are going to go.
- Find support – work with a therapist or counselor experienced in supporting people leaving narcissists.
What does a narcissist want in a relationship?
When it comes to the partners narcissists seek, they want partners who make them look good and support the image they wish to convey to the world. Akin to the calculated and transactional way narcissists get their needs met, the partner is selected as an object or “value add.”
How do narcissists react to no contact?
How Does a narcissist feel during No Contact? They want to regain their source of narcissistic supply. They feel challenged and want to prove themselves by forcing you to get back with them. They feel very bored because there is nothing to distract themselves with.