The Narcissist’s Silent Treatment: How to Respond

If you're married to or divorcing a narcissistic spouse, has your partner ever stopped speaking to you for days—maybe even weeks—just to punish you? That’s called the silent treatment. And with a narcissist, it’s not just them being upset. It’s a calculated form of control.

In this video, I’ll explain what the silent treatment really means, why narcissists use it, and most importantly, how you can protect yourself when it happens.

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