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  • @SHYCALIF
    @SHYCALIF 6 ปีที่แล้ว +827

    THEY LIKE TO MAKE YOU BELIEVE ITS YOUR FAULT WHEN ITS THEIRS

    • @tammysalazar5500
      @tammysalazar5500 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      True

    • @keishalawrence7901
      @keishalawrence7901 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It Sucks

    • @caryn9561
      @caryn9561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes make like it's your fault that the mother in law did not take an ariplane to see her son and it's my fault and my kids too.

    • @kellybest1905
      @kellybest1905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly-he’s so deluded

    • @malkaringel7864
      @malkaringel7864 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!!

  • @maureenwilson6031
    @maureenwilson6031 5 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    I've learned that the best way to handle silent treatment is to give the silent treatment back! I can hold out longer, and rather enjoy the peace and quiet! Works every time!

    • @JTDyer21
      @JTDyer21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Until you deal with someone who never wants to hear from you again. Then it's game over.

    • @kingsoren2010
      @kingsoren2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here.

    • @mrsocrates2211
      @mrsocrates2211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Patriot Jefferson "its not a woman job to chase a man" wow just wow

    • @pseudoruu
      @pseudoruu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      yea, before it used to just tear me up inside. now when it happens i'm like ☺🎉

    • @choosefreedom4725
      @choosefreedom4725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Patriot Jefferson It's not the man's job to chase you. Another lie women are socially conditioned to believe. You can chas and talk to men just as easily! Stop making excuses.

  • @terrytabosa2513
    @terrytabosa2513 6 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    " they are erasing time from your life" I totally agree

    • @glenhoff1443
      @glenhoff1443 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wise words!

  • @boobearx2987
    @boobearx2987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +578

    I’ve visibly aged and I’m losing my hair with the stress of the last 18 months in this mindfck. It’s soul destroying. I want the old me back. 😞

    • @reneemegquier2386
      @reneemegquier2386 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I know how you feel over half of my hair fell out the last hurtful thing he did was take off with our son and cut contact with me i got our son back but it was hell still is because he can still contact me but i respond as little as possible

    • @BTurleyable
      @BTurleyable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I've been there, it sucks. My hair was so beautiful, too. Now it's finally starting to grow back, but jeezus, that was some awful shit. Get away from frustration- that's the only thing that will make it better. Find people that validate you and make you feel good about yourself. I know that everyone says that, but it's so true. Find some people to worship your glorious self, and do the same to them in return!

    • @lighttheway5088
      @lighttheway5088 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Boo bear x Hugs and take care. You can do it !

    • @lizabethgarrett8251
      @lizabethgarrett8251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Boo bear: me too.

    • @lizc2023
      @lizc2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Me too! Hair loss and aged visibly :(

  • @aldermoon3178
    @aldermoon3178 6 ปีที่แล้ว +420

    Not only did I endure the silent treatment, I was made to feel totally invisible. The man I loved would act as if I did not exist. It was not only terribly hurtful but maddening. He took great pleasure in destroying my self-esteem and sense of worth. You cannot fix a narcissist. Removing yourself from the relationship really is the best solution.

    • @mskitty238
      @mskitty238 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jo Yepma .. ❤️

    • @susanalilly8897
      @susanalilly8897 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This is what I am going through :(

    • @oupam868557
      @oupam868557 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jo Yepma z

    • @JLydecka
      @JLydecka 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He's in a relationship with my mum, she plays into his behaviour by keeping us away from each other, but it means I don't see her too often. What about that?

    • @bulletsfordinner8307
      @bulletsfordinner8307 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm so sorry

  • @princhipessa1969
    @princhipessa1969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Wish I’d seen this before I’ve apologized for all the stupid things I’ve been accused of 🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @mpho87
      @mpho87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Don't worry sis, I did the same and looking back at what I apologised for I feel stupid but I went quite and never speak to her unless its about my daughter, that upsets her, I can tell because of the bunch of screenshots of her posts on Facebook that one of her friends sends me. They are hurting more than us, their ego is bruised and they never thought we would see through them and leave them.

    • @melorespaloma9879
      @melorespaloma9879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i feel you girl, i just did the same.

    • @maryannerazzano7692
      @maryannerazzano7692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @mitullala8857
      @mitullala8857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so sorry about that...

    • @princhipessa1969
      @princhipessa1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mitullala8857 I’m done apologizing to her. Now I tell her exactly what she is, a disordered abuser.

  • @christopherleubner6633
    @christopherleubner6633 5 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    The silent treatment hurts worse than actually getting physically hit.

    • @sarahdouglas5851
      @sarahdouglas5851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      PLEASE be aware..."NO CONTACT" is very different than giving "the silent treatment"! Those of us that have been the victim of narcissistic abuse (and have tried everything to survive it) go "no-contact" to maintain our sanity (as a last resort). But instead of becoming introspective by realizing how horrible theyve treated you, the narcissists often retaliate by saying you are mean by giving them "the silent treatment".

    • @80sbaby90
      @80sbaby90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The silent treatment makes me want to physically punch them in the face. I hate manipulative childish people 😤

    • @80sbaby90
      @80sbaby90 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sarahdouglas5851 so very true !! Well said

    • @JoniPreston55
      @JoniPreston55 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sarahdouglas5851 I get home from work late after my husband goes to bed and I leave before he gets up that’s how I deal with it🙏 And I pray a lot

    • @michaelpeterson8146
      @michaelpeterson8146 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sarahdouglas5851when does the silent treatment become no contact?? My father was the complete narc in our family but my sister is pinning the blame all on my mother for all the drama. I went no contact with my father 5 years ago but my sister has remained in contact with him. My sister went silent treatment or no contact on me and my mother 2 years ago and I don’t know why.

  • @shaunaboo961
    @shaunaboo961 6 ปีที่แล้ว +812

    Step 1 leave and never return... No additional steps necessary 😐🙄

    • @brands_eyman3715
      @brands_eyman3715 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Its not so easy all the time

    • @stroNg2thaBoNe2thaMax
      @stroNg2thaBoNe2thaMax 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Exactly!

    • @stroNg2thaBoNe2thaMax
      @stroNg2thaBoNe2thaMax 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@brands_eyman3715 or maybe you really are weak and worthless. Save the excuses

    • @brands_eyman3715
      @brands_eyman3715 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@stroNg2thaBoNe2thaMax im not making excuses and im not weak and also i said it not easy but ik its not impossible

    • @stroNg2thaBoNe2thaMax
      @stroNg2thaBoNe2thaMax 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@brands_eyman3715 I wasn't calling YOU weak and worthless, I was generally speaking. The one's who make excuses for staying in abusive relationships have already been conditioned to think this way by their abuser. Just because it isn't easy doesn't justify the continuance of staying in an unhealthy relationship. It is selfish in a way because not only are you being abusive to yourself by staying, you're being abusive to the children who are involved as well as the friends and family that have to deal with the aftermath of it. You might as well be the abuser if you stay in an abusive relationship because you are partaking in your own abuse.

  • @MrArcgabriel
    @MrArcgabriel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    Silent treatment is passive aggressive my ex was a covert narc taught me so much xx Walk away! Love yourself!! they only want attention!!!! It's what they did not get as a child!! They had poor parents, Not your fault!!!

    • @mygirldarby
      @mygirldarby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Amen. It isn't your fault. You can't fix them either. They were broken long before they met you.

    • @elliejudah7375
      @elliejudah7375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I am dealing with one at the moment everything in this video is exactly how he's treated me and still does on the beginning constantly calling texting engaging made me believe I was the one them as soon as he knew I liked hm a lot he pulled away and cancels dates at the last minute without consideration about how I fe then says I don't think about anyone but myself when he's the one who cancels!
      G-d give me strength to walk away.

    • @chetpomeroy1399
      @chetpomeroy1399 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@elliejudah7375 You and everybody else on this thread deserve *so much better,* and to be around other happy, exciting people who love to learn and enjoy life!

    • @yomommasbehind5651
      @yomommasbehind5651 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Amen to that!

    • @henributler-payette8464
      @henributler-payette8464 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elliejudah7375 you two still together ?

  • @franciscoramirezespanagarc7974
    @franciscoramirezespanagarc7974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    My ex wife gave me the silent treatment, first 3-4 weeks. Then I became used to it, she didn’t talk to me for about 6 months and I began to feel really comfortable with it. When she finally talked to me I couldn’t help tinkling “I preferred when you didn’t talk to me”.

    • @katherinep708
      @katherinep708 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      wow.. how are you now? how's your relationship? I just got out of a long term relationship because I couldn't stand it anymore

    • @franciscoramirezespanagarc7974
      @franciscoramirezespanagarc7974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Katherine P I’m feeling much better now. I’m rebuilding my self confidence and re-connecting with my true self. How are you?

    • @freyzerihun4994
      @freyzerihun4994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      😂😂😂😂 I like that

    • @jceejcee5495
      @jceejcee5495 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      LOL Love this.

    • @goodpuss3712
      @goodpuss3712 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@franciscoramirezespanagarc7974 lol

  • @Balingag
    @Balingag 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Being dicarded from a toxic relationship is a great feeling where I feel being free...

    • @godsownlunatics9650
      @godsownlunatics9650 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah I'm still single because bullying Our Baby is easier than Babying me and still a virgin. I got more years on the oldest virgin. Stem cell research! who knew I could clone myself and still feel like killing myself is better than saving the same narcissistic oil titty sucky sucky nomy nomy you idiots are KILLING MOMMY with this disgusting addiction to fossil fuel. OIL IS WHAT GROWS YOUR FOOD OIL is BLOOD of my dying planet. would y'all mommies do me a favor, tuck me in tonight, love me because i allow humanity the freedom to choose. ya it is me who saves humanity. my job sucks. I get to go thru the worst of abuse just to save the same people who blatantly TORTURE me. y'all needs to let go the past too sorry I cannot sweep myself or my ever last permanently fucked brain under the agenda carpet. I will not just go awaY. YOU CITIZENS OWE ME HUGE

  • @kimberlysayler2786
    @kimberlysayler2786 6 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    To avoid circular conversations do not "JADE" justify, apologize, defend or explain. Let your yes be yes and your no be no!

    • @kingsoren2010
      @kingsoren2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Kimberly, going to always remember and do this.

  • @pamelaagage
    @pamelaagage 6 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    My mother used the silent treatment my whole life. Even at event would give everyone a hug but pretend i wasn't even there. I absolutely had enough and went no contact with my whole family a couple of yrs ago. Not going to be the family garbage can. I am finally living in peace and not in pieces!!!

    • @kimberliewiley4440
      @kimberliewiley4440 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pamela Gage 🤗

    • @anz10
      @anz10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Using the silent treatment on a child is the cruelest thing. I had this happen to me and it was horrible because a child can't escape it :(( and feels like their whole world will end when the caregivers affections are totally taken away and you don't know when they'll talk to you next. :(

  • @TallSilentGuy
    @TallSilentGuy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Look on the bright side: As long as they are being silent you get to speak freely and uninterrupted!

  • @sephoralydiaisrael2458
    @sephoralydiaisrael2458 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I love the silent treatment its peaceful no drama no lies no accusations no being screamed at no confusions no being laughed at I love his silence wish it would last for a life time

  • @rachelwilliams3108
    @rachelwilliams3108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Living alone is GREAT!!! I DO WHAT I WANT!! I don't need or want anyone in my life to mess up what I have.

    • @galiapundak8626
      @galiapundak8626 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me tooo yehhhhhh

    • @azapp4761
      @azapp4761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I married the best partner..... me!
      I LOVE my own company. nothing wrong with that!
      GOOD LUCK NORMAL PEOPLE!! 😊💕💞

    • @margomazzeo1680
      @margomazzeo1680 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I like my own company..

    • @kunogunther1803
      @kunogunther1803 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you free tonight ?

    • @elisacarroll44
      @elisacarroll44 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      00

  • @raphaellavelasquez8144
    @raphaellavelasquez8144 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    A boyfriend I lived with years ago used to give me the silent treatment. I would pull up a chair, get my sketch pad and draw him. I still have the sketches. He looks so pissed off.

    • @Dxrkzvn-
      @Dxrkzvn- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lmao

    • @arealhatfield1220
      @arealhatfield1220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thats hilarious 😂

    • @worldbestchannel6250
      @worldbestchannel6250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love this 😂😂🙌

    • @joud9482
      @joud9482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      🤣🤣🤣🤣thanks for who created the TH-cam...so I could read another world people comments this way

    • @UnknownUnknown-yl1lt
      @UnknownUnknown-yl1lt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂

  • @nobodysomebody2719
    @nobodysomebody2719 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    They even get mad at you ,when you respond to any negative remark or thing they do to you! Everytime. It's complete insane control!

    • @aleciawimer8506
      @aleciawimer8506 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s gaslighting. Go “grey rock”technique!!

  • @cloudair4154
    @cloudair4154 6 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    the silent treatment hurts a LOT

    • @Angel-hk5zd
      @Angel-hk5zd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@iniubongnkanga9390 idk of I'm a narcissistic but I do give people silent treatment only because they ahve hurtled me since iam dealing with one now it went that far that I even slef harmed you see my point of view to don't you

    • @tailsntrails
      @tailsntrails 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The narc knows it too

    • @Dxrkzvn-
      @Dxrkzvn- 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alot...

    • @wannabe8487
      @wannabe8487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Leave... Now he gets silence... Forever!

  • @JScottLacroix
    @JScottLacroix 6 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    When I finally had enough and left my Ex. She begged me to come back, played the victim and said alot of abhorrent things. After 5 days, she asked me to come and talk, i refused. About 2 weeks later with no contact, she asked me again to come over and talk. I go over to talk and she took no responsibility for her behaviour. She gaslighted and projected everything she had done onto me. What i thought was so funny and really sick and twisted, was hearing her say, "I guess 2 weeks of not speaking wasn't enough" which I took as her saying, " you haven't learned your place as my punching bag, so now you won't hear from me for a month." These people are absolutely wretched, vile, and evil. I have been no contact for just over 2 months . Been binge watching these videos, trying to make sense of it all. Thank you for making these videos, I don't think I would be doing so well without them.

    • @gaylebyrne5839
      @gaylebyrne5839 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too these videos help a lot

    • @melissajones2377
      @melissajones2377 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here,it's horrible&cruel,hope all's going well now for you :-)

    • @Ariez___
      @Ariez___ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same situation bro did everything for this girl if I did anything wrong or small she would ignore me for weeks .. she is now even ignoring me on Christmas and my birthday I am done no one deserves to be treated this way no one she can rot in hell for all I care

  • @BangMaster96
    @BangMaster96 6 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    I end relationship every time a partner gives me the silent treatment.
    It just means, that they can't cope with their faults, and are not willing to accept their mistakes.
    This is the most that they are going to try in the relationship if everything doesn't work out, which is giving the silent treatment.
    So i just end it right then and there, you wouldn't want to spend the rest of your life with a person who is not willing to admit their fault.
    I don't take any bull shit, if it's my fault, i will gladly apologize and move on, but when it's your fault, i expect you to admit your mistake and apologize as well.
    Simple as that.

    • @dannymeyer3256
      @dannymeyer3256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Exactly they give silent treatment instead of apologize.

    • @wannabe8487
      @wannabe8487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yep! Silent treatment = bye... Permanent silence... Ba bye!

    • @melorespaloma9879
      @melorespaloma9879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i just ended up mine and blocking him forever.

    • @zion367
      @zion367 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think this is the best and most empowering answer.
      Question;
      What do you do when it is a friend or a family member doing it? Do you also end those connections?
      And also, how do you go about the not so obvious silent treatment, but for example one where they delay answering your text for a longer time...
      When you call them out on it, they will deny and say they were busy with work or another lame excuse that you know isn't true.

    • @JoniPreston55
      @JoniPreston55 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dannymeyer3256 my husband told me he wanted to effing kill me the other day he has never said anything like that when they break their silence they let their true feelings out! So every time he gives me the silent treatment I know what he’s thinking now!! They really are just miserable people

  • @christinemiller6566
    @christinemiller6566 6 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    This is my covert narc husband's tactic. I have learned to use that time to regroup and relax. He can do this for weeks. Only been married for 3 years. Dated for 2 years. His mask fell off pretty quick after we married. I could have never believed he is this soulless monster.

  • @davekyle6096
    @davekyle6096 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Yup, silent treatment now, no response to any texts or phone calls. However, let's face it, she's doing me a favour, right? Time to move on. She's ruined...

  • @aidapeery7907
    @aidapeery7907 6 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    I started doing the same thing with him. The "Silent Treatment"! Every time he walked out of my house not his I locked the door behind him! I don't talk to him I don't stopped what I am doing for him. I did this for two years and he finally filed for divorced. And I comply without a blink of an eye! He went so far of bringing his 3rd party situation to our divorced proceedings! I ignored them both? 😅 Then on the same day after we both signed our divorced papers. He purposely bumbs into me and asked me if I'm OK! I ignored him again and acted as he wasn't even there in the same space! The abuse physically/emotionally was crazy! I thought I was going to lose my life. Done with him!

    • @pamk.3651
      @pamk.3651 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good for you, sister! Stay Strong!

    • @gaillance9566
      @gaillance9566 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Your so right! I’m just coming out of this twilight zone mess myself. You have to NEVER!!!!!! look back with these devils, I meen people

    • @denisesowl991
      @denisesowl991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I have been with my Narc for 10 long agonizing years!! Im finally ready to get off the crazy train... He has cheated verbally abused me physically abused me makes me think im going crazy disappear for weeks at a time.. I have decided im going to die if i stay with this EVIL MAN I have gone no contact i know its a matter of time before he stalks me again i just pray i have the strength to run and never look back!!

    • @sunshinedayz2172
      @sunshinedayz2172 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank the Lord you are ok..

    • @mmdehnmm
      @mmdehnmm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really wish I could be that strong mentally, I know my narc boyfriend is the same way. I know he would purposely do many things to hurt me if we separated. We work in the same industry!!! There is no way out!!! I just have to get by day by day.😢

  • @TheRealJohnHooper
    @TheRealJohnHooper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    She got me with that silent treatment.. Never heard about it and when you are not aware you are helpless.. And after the silent treatment she played the victim.. You almost forgot what the argument was about.. It was about you got hurt and wanted to talk about it..

    • @MegaSurfgod
      @MegaSurfgod 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      john hooper / i can relate 100%

    • @T8RTOTS
      @T8RTOTS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes yes my monster always ended the silence with an epic poor me victim tactic that was just the most absurd stories.
      Getting locked inside a shower for 14 hours crap or glued her hands to a chair. Impossible dumb stories

    • @NoryMiranda
      @NoryMiranda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And most of the time they will say you are not normal... I didnt realized that before coz i was so madly inlove I thought am talking about non sense all the time... He isolated me to all of my friends and family. But im created a boundaries just a month when i leave him quite painful and not easy.

    • @kieranhimself3655
      @kieranhimself3655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Best part is when you ask them why they are not talking to you they say im not, not talking to you.

    • @katydid594
      @katydid594 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And during that silent treatment they are smearing your name to anyone who will listen.

  • @rebecca-infinite-light
    @rebecca-infinite-light 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This is a good suggestion. The silent treatment, if it is repeated and chronic can be just one small symptom of the much larger problem of a narcissistic personality disordered individual that has overall disregard for you as a person. Emotional abuse is as much of a reason to leave as physical abuse.

  • @patp1150
    @patp1150 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    what a great human being that wouod do this to someone who loved them..sick people

    • @patp1150
      @patp1150 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      hurt your mother it makes you seem so adult not

    • @kostasplafountzis6602
      @kostasplafountzis6602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BUT THEY DO NOT LOVE ANYONE BUT THEMSELVES,THEIR FALSE SELVES,DONT YOU KNOW?

  • @creator2149
    @creator2149 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    That's really important to understand that you are doing it for yourself, not the narc. by walking away. They get madder when you gain composure. Then, you know. They never wanted to talk. It's sad.

    • @victoriahills3547
      @victoriahills3547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      creator they never want to talk. They want nothing more but to disturb our peace & feed off our wasted energy. They want to see us confused@ our lowest & run down so they can laugh. When i cried Mine used say " you're my weakness", now i see why.

  • @dereklemire6
    @dereklemire6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I was ignored for 7 years my whole marriage I've never been through anything like it she was slowly killing me my health was depleting so it's rough I feel for anyone that has to deal with one

  • @deniserobbins4641
    @deniserobbins4641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I thought I found love again and at age 63 I am going through this. After 4.5 years together he ghosted me for 10 days. Stayed at his house, completely ignored my calls texts and more or less shut his front door in my face. I was a mess, totally broken it was completely out of character for him. Of course it was my fault, i hurt his feelings and like a fool i apologised for something that HE done wrong, he got me.... we reconciled and I was so happy. 5 weeks later same thing again, literally asked if he could mop up water he dropped on a wooden floor, he lost his temper over nothing and left again. It's now been 3 weeks. I have not tried to contact him at all. Whilst I was at work he had the nerve to come and get all his stuff. He will not do it again...my heart is broken but he will never know, the silent treatment this time is returned...it's just mentally cruel as you have no clue as to what they are going to do or when or why. He is now sitting in a bar every night drinking. I just wasted precious years on this man and only now am I realising why his 3 children do not talk to him .I am staying single!!!

    • @Dina-kw1le
      @Dina-kw1le ปีที่แล้ว

      That's why if my Husband passes away I'm done with men for good

  • @KatKiddEnt
    @KatKiddEnt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    How to deal with a Narcissist: Step 1: GET THE HELL AWAY FROM THEM!!
    Step 2 & 3: Repeat step 1!!
    They’re NOT worth the energy!!

  • @subhadravm9973
    @subhadravm9973 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My mother was and is a specialist in silent treatment. Growing up was a nightmare with her. She could get verbally very abusive, but it was her silence that hurt more.

  • @kellyblake50
    @kellyblake50 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Now I know who this person is I’ve switched off. His silence means nothing, I have the upper hand because I understand he’s crazy!

  • @risingeagle6332
    @risingeagle6332 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My wife used the silent treatment as a cruel weapon for years. She caused me to feel like I did not exist. its a diabolical weapon. She used it to keep everything open and on the table all the time. Its exhaustive to experience.
    Definitely psychologically abusive.
    The tips you shared helped me to finally gain some semblance of control and to learn to set healthy boundaries for myself. I finally came to the conclusion you provided and realized I had to stop being a participant.
    It was hard, but I’m glad I finally stopped letting myself be abused by my wife. Its been a difficult journey to break free; however it is well worth it.
    9 months and counting....I will get better and healthier.
    Michele, Thanks for sharing. You have helped me to finally seek to “Stay on the Road of Recovery.”
    👍🏾😀

  • @Rick-kc6vm
    @Rick-kc6vm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    So true....we do teach people how to treat us, by what we allow, what we stop and what we reenforce. Took me a long time to figure this one out... And the narc is not going to be happy about any of this, because it stifles their control. But.... in the end if you are not able to make their life better/ sweeter for them and they are not able to do the same for you.........it is time to call the whole thing Off. It isn't worth your health or the wasted years.

  • @cindyp6135
    @cindyp6135 6 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    i lived in my bedroom in my own house to get away from the silent treatment and abuse for a year. im free three weeks. thank you. he made me emotionally and physically sick. once his mask came off i was so mad at him and myself. once i realized who he really is i couldn't go back to pretending he was a person. they are not people at least they are not the person you thought they were. mine was a shallow, lazy, mean, selfish, leech. he wanted me to do everything for him. he wanted my money, my house, my praise. he gave nothing and took everything. what a sick individual. i went from anger to pity to trying to fix it. you cannot fix them. they are broken. move on.

    • @gillianrichards2081
      @gillianrichards2081 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      brave woman escaped nnnnnn n nn

    • @gillianrichards2081
      @gillianrichards2081 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      brave woman escaped mmmmmmmnn

    • @victoriahills3547
      @victoriahills3547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      brave woman escaped how long did you stay??? Realize this, nobody has power over you unless you turn it over to them... Educate yourself on mind control as much as possible & you'll be able to slam an abuser before it slams you, this is a dog eat dog world, keep that in mind & unless your partner really cares & listens & helps you & go through the struggles with you; dump them!

    • @victoriahills3547
      @victoriahills3547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gillian Richards what's your fkng problem???

    • @gillianrichards2081
      @gillianrichards2081 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      brave woman escaped m

  • @xyz12383941
    @xyz12383941 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My first serious relationship was with a guy who'd go completely silent on me the moment we'd hit the highway for days-long trips. I was young and had no idea what was going on; I'd be a prisoner in the car, begging him to tell me what was wrong. He got a big kick out of it. He was a waste of ten years of my life. Now I realize that I was mimicking the relationship I had with my narcissistic mother.

  • @cocoberry9808
    @cocoberry9808 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    First of all, you must respect & love yourself enough to let go of the narcissist. Build bridges, set boundaries & eliminate them out your life permanently.
    I know it’s easier said than done but eventually in time you’ll get over the narcissist!
    #PatienceIsMajorKey 🔑

  • @yudelleanlisatajirikenyana4519
    @yudelleanlisatajirikenyana4519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    One has to be mentally strong dealing with a narc.

  • @shama7111
    @shama7111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    yeah the silent treatment is real ....and horrible

    • @chadwilliams7237
      @chadwilliams7237 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is very

    • @victoriahills3547
      @victoriahills3547 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      wat tis once we've reached insight it's time to turn to the next chapter of our lives.

  • @jacquisunsong2561
    @jacquisunsong2561 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I was constantly tricked into thinking my feelings and reactions were wrong. It is good not to react though to the games he played. He used silence abuse treatment and it hurt, just too lazy to share a bit of love every day, no resolutions to any issues. It would be good to be with a guy who can man up.

  • @sysmjp3
    @sysmjp3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    So, the short answer is to get out. My ex would have spent the two hours watching porn only to say he wanted to break up when I got back. That was his joker card in any dispute which put me into immediate try to save the relationship because I didn't want to end over something "so small" (now I know it was imaginary or an emotional reaction purposely provoked in me). I used to be terrified to lose him, lol. The irony is life is so much better with him gone.

    • @victoriahills3547
      @victoriahills3547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      sysmjp3 i think they're all into heavy porn & most of them carry venereal diseases & infect others & that's a given. It's one think to have been contaminated with a venereal disease but to know having it & infect someone else is a total different ballgame.

    • @lyndiex4215
      @lyndiex4215 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      sysmjp3 u aint neva lied😁 life is great WITHOUT that fuckwit.

    • @victoriahills3547
      @victoriahills3547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      sysmjp3 this lady is very insightful, Keep watching & learning

    • @mrsgarcia7324
      @mrsgarcia7324 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      sysmjp3 my husband too

    • @victoriahills3547
      @victoriahills3547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Christina Garcia hopefully this well help you make better choices in life. . evil is real!... I test people out especially when they come over my house I put them on probation for about 3 months & I always give them something that belonged to me... If they fk up probation I'll call the cops & say they stole it! I'll set up a mthrfkr quick & mean it!.. Broke my heart to see my friends daughter involved with this guy. She was buying him expensive clothing with the money she earned & he'd take it. He didn't care she had a son even though not his. I dime her because she neglected her son. The guy always threaten to leave her when he wanted something. Her father & i went to her house & she barely had food & the house in shambles; I said FK. THIS SHIT! I called on her crazy az her son was just a little boy & all because the guy was popular & really good looking with a sports car; a jigalo. When girls are in their early teens & even as early as ten they should be warned to keep their eyes open for these type of guys for they're nothing but opportunists & heart breakers. I'm very happy that my girls none are stupid, I taught them well just can't fk with women like them.
      Take suggestions, think of yourself before you think of anyone & that means, that by doing this you will be more happy & peaceful. I can't see why women mourn so much for the person they say love when they don't have a clue of their purpose in life???
      Take care

  • @DIAMONDGIRL57
    @DIAMONDGIRL57 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    So true! My ex gave me the silent treatment all the time often when I could not get his way. He was trying to control me. I left him alone. Then asked him to file for a divorce. I was done!

    • @tijeraslack3
      @tijeraslack3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My ex husband and daughter's dad would do silent treatments. When I was married I did not understand what was going on. I would cry and beg. After while, I would take my keys and leave the house. He would try and block the door or hide my keys so I couldn't leave or be late for work. It was sad. I don't regret getting a divorce. When my daughter's dad did it like the 3rd time, I was like, "That's it! Pack your sh*t." He was like, "I'll do better and change." I shouldn't have gave in. We had more silent treatments, especially when I got promoted and he left while I was at work with my $600. Then I found out I was pregnant by him. My daughter is almost 2 now. I have no contact with him and take care of my daughter myself; child care expenses, food, her clothing, you name it.

  • @gloriavalle4231
    @gloriavalle4231 6 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    I do the silent treatment to the narcisist

    • @mskitty238
      @mskitty238 6 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      gloria valle .. me too.
      I rang to say Goodbye .. and kept walking. Was one of The Most Difficult Things I Have Ever Done. But I will Never Go Back. Some Things are Unforgivable.

    • @sarahlara92
      @sarahlara92 6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      so do I, it's pointless to engage with a narcissist

    • @YesuAiNimen
      @YesuAiNimen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I do as well, she f*#king hates it too. While I'm at it, I have done a lot of the things she did to me and she always went into a rage saying "stop paying me back!" with her eyes fire red and teeth clenched. She knew absolutely that she had done those things to me.

    • @melissapriddy9778
      @melissapriddy9778 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      gloria valle 🤣, funny, but they are master punishers, game players, & manipulators. Best to blow them off & let them see you laugh & enjoy doing something without them!

    • @dinspired460
      @dinspired460 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Me too. My father has been doing this all my life and I’m 41. So I flipped the script. Called him out on something he said that was awful about me. So then after I confronted him I didn’t talk to him for 1 year. We live in same house too. He talks to my daughter tho.

  • @victoriahills3547
    @victoriahills3547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    When you first meet someone you'll be able to spot them if you pay attention to their words. I test people all the time.

    • @perfectday777
      @perfectday777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Would you be willing to share what you look for? Some people I can spot right away but others, it takes me awhile.

    • @mskitty238
      @mskitty238 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Perfect Day .. Just tell them No !!

    • @melissapriddy9778
      @melissapriddy9778 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hindsight for me, but now I know how to avoid any future narc

    • @rohithreddy75
      @rohithreddy75 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Perfect Day Just read their body language and how much attention are they giving you.Are they listening to what you say and are they cutting you in between by talking to you a lot?Smirk=Red flag.Do they downplay your achievements.You should be treated as another human being.Do they gossip and talk bad a lot about others?More than anything else gut is enough.Do they talk a lot about themselves and try to show that they are greater than you?They look at you as if you are gold or diamond to them.

  • @haitianhoodoo265
    @haitianhoodoo265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "erasing time in your life"-so well put. Thank you.

  • @davekyle6096
    @davekyle6096 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Yup, do NOT apologize. I felt compelled to apologize for her outrageous lies. Never felt so low in my life...

    • @YesuAiNimen
      @YesuAiNimen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's right. Fuck apologizing to these monsters. It's too bad there isn't some sort of National Registry for narcissists so that they can be looked up by anyone, a potential lover, a friend or even an employer and then blackball them.

  • @cathy5301
    @cathy5301 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Imagine he's so toxic he said that he doesn't hit...as if there's no other forms of abuse ....run...I feel relieved and free

  • @CreoleLadyBug
    @CreoleLadyBug 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think the most important thing to understand about a narcissist is that under no circumstances can they be trusted. Then ask yourself “do I want to be with someone I can’t trust?”. If the answer to that question is no then the best solution is to gain the courage to make a change in your life rather than making a difference in theirs.

  • @vivalospepes1402
    @vivalospepes1402 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    My spouse didn't talk to me for 2 years. This is an ongoing problem 35 years worth of garbage. Finally finally thank you for your videos, I no longer feel any connection to the narcissist.

    • @richardfox3924
      @richardfox3924 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Viva los pepes what did you do to upset him?

    • @thequeenb6156
      @thequeenb6156 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Viva los pepes too me 2 year to get though this. Feel so much better without the narcissist in my life

  • @CherryVanHolland
    @CherryVanHolland 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Mine always went straight from love bombing to the silent treatment, no dispute needed. I would understand it more after a fight, but not after being on great terms.

    • @philipariel
      @philipariel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Cherry van Holland i feel you... Same here... Then if you try to contact to find out what's wrong, then that gives them an excuse to extend your punishment. Then you wonder if it's permanent this time. It usually isn't.

    • @CherryVanHolland
      @CherryVanHolland 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Philip A. Reilly The last thing he said to me was that he is going to sue me, cause I’m obsessed with him. But he called me like 10 times a day and I ignored it. Responded after a couple of days that I have evidence that he cheated on his girlfriend again. I told him that I’m not obsessed, but that I think that he’s a heartless, soulless egomaniac. He didn’t respond anymore, but ever since his mother, his girlfriend and the girl I knew he cheated with on his girlfriend that day are following my every step on instagram.

    • @spiritwarrior116
      @spiritwarrior116 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@iniubongnkanga9390 why repeat ur comments.. No ones phoning the no.. We are clued up here

    • @chrisy941-
      @chrisy941- 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      mine too! after a great day together, silence and ignoring me. when i being it up he says i am being unreasonable to need contact every day. yet if i do that, no contact for a a few hours he calls and texts relentlessly

  • @shootingbricks8554
    @shootingbricks8554 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Social media has made narcissism worse. Some of my former friends on social media have ignored me all together. I didn't piss them off or anything. At first it sucks...then I deleted their contact information. This actually worked for me.

  • @decaalv
    @decaalv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I recall when I was little that my dad was always reading the newspaper. Sometimes I needed something for school, and what not. I would go up and ask him. He would not even put the paper down. He would not answer, or move a muscle. I remember not knowing what to do, if to stay there and continue waiting for an answer, or to leave knowing that I would not get what I needed for school next day. Next time I needed something, it was the same thing, I already knew what was going to happen but I still went anyways. Needless to say, I suffer from tremendous social anxiety and I am afraid to even ask people for directions. I would much rather always attempt to do things completely on my own than to ask for help. This has lead me to tremendous stress and work addiction. Needless to say my relationships all suffer from it.

  • @davekyle6096
    @davekyle6096 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Thank you, Michele. You are doing a great service to abused sufferers around the globe.

  • @LewyLewy2008
    @LewyLewy2008 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    In my experience setting boundaries, such as temporarily leaving in the face of the silent treatment, anger or other abusive behavior, never works with a true narcissist. When you return they will be the same, probably worse. They don’t respond to positive or negative reinforcement because they honestly believe that they are always right in their conduct, and you are to blame for anything that they may have done wrong. So they will always behave as they see fit. There is only one solution - leave them for good. Put them behind you and live a fulfilling life with positive healthy people who like you and appreciate you rather than undermine you and take you for granted. Remember, deep down the narcissist does not like you!!! It seems crazy because they may very much want a relationship with you - but that is just for their own validation to have you look up to them....IN TRUTH THEY DO NOT LIKE YOU!!! Remember that, I cannot say that enough. Leave them!!

  • @sianmegginson8110
    @sianmegginson8110 6 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    This sounds like they are emotionally blackmailing you and sulking like a toddler

  • @TheraminTrees
    @TheraminTrees 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I like your focus on self-care, discipline, etc.. As you say, it's not about trying to manipulate or change the narcissist. I've gone no contact with narcissist relatives now, but they never changed. They would continue to flip between appeals to guilt, shame, pity or fear - including the silent treatment - even when they could see none of it worked. They had no other strategies.

    • @rifatkhan2515
      @rifatkhan2515 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TheraminTrees o

    • @sashanoel167
      @sashanoel167 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes, I like your focus on self care and discipline too. You're absolutely right it's not about manipulating or changing the narcissist but how you react to the narcissist tactics. And you do have to end the tactics at some point and you know when to dd so if they show you they have no intentIons to change.
      Wow this has been such an eye opener for me..........

  • @maninabubble7563
    @maninabubble7563 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I needed to hear no. 5. I'm at peace and relieved. The fact that they'd be angrier when you are seemingly in control of your emotions seems like a subtle payback.

  • @jennaletizia5430
    @jennaletizia5430 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My teenage granddaughter does this to me all the time. Now it’s been 4 months. She has been thru trauma as her mother is a narcissist but my heart is breaking. I was the one that too such good care of her

    • @obscurum6
      @obscurum6 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      A narcissist does not care if you loved them or looked after them, they actually see that as your weakness. You will have to walk away from your granddaughter or live with pain and heartbreak for the rest of the time you spend with her. Your choice.

    • @jennaletizia5430
      @jennaletizia5430 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@obscurum6 she now has blocked me on everything as if I meant nothing to her. My heart hurts. I feel god removed her to protect me.

    • @jennaletizia5430
      @jennaletizia5430 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@obscurum6 my counselor is talking to me this week about how I need to be if she ever comes back around. I am such a mess. I never thought this would happen but she is hurting me on purpose. I was discarded like old trash.

    • @aleciawimer8506
      @aleciawimer8506 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jennaletizia5430 relinquish control of the outcome. Write you lamentations in a journal, as prayers to God, which means giving words to your pain. Sin entered the world and brought chaos. “Ain’t nobody do you wrong like family.” Find your peace in the Bible, Bible promises, and the person of Jesus Christ, even if you loose every person and everything else. Peace can only be found in this. Leave off all expectations of how God should handle them, and be patient, trust His timing, and humble yourself before Christ, and He will exalt you in due time. Worry is over-concern and it will not change things. Look at these in the Bible, and all their persecutions, and how God fought for them: Joseph, David, Daniel, and JESUS. We suffer for righteousness. This is about her issues, and not you, it sounds like. Distance yourself in this way. Praise the Lord daily. Get in The Psalms. Claim His promises!!!

  • @karanfield4229
    @karanfield4229 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I needed to hear this. He puts restrictions on me a lot. He turns phn off, then gets mad if I dont txt straight away, hes hypocritical to the core.
    Plays games to make me insecure, or jealous. Its exhausting. Thanku for this clear plan.

  • @inn0v8tiv
    @inn0v8tiv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you have experienced life in a relationship with a narcissistic partner and you come out the other side in one piece... You realize the fight wasn't with them... It was within yourself. That realisation is gold.

  • @Renee12801
    @Renee12801 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My dad did this to me for three months at the end of last year. It was one of the final straws, the pain from it.

  • @angelsarereal6003
    @angelsarereal6003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    My mother did this to me. Shame on her. I choose No contact.

    • @karlaveneracion9199
      @karlaveneracion9199 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Angels Of 11 mine too

    • @sunnyshonte5367
      @sunnyshonte5367 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mines too

    • @KaliLove90
      @KaliLove90 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im doing this now.

    • @qasimhameed3988
      @qasimhameed3988 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Respect ur mother. U will regret

    • @sarahpenn33
      @sarahpenn33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@qasimhameed3988 I will not regret but my mother did to me in the way I am today because of it and the total denial that she is in now and I am having trap radically accept it and it's hard but I'm going do it it is a problem and serious and the horrible thing choose to ignore your child no matter what

  • @diamondgold6830
    @diamondgold6830 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I have suffered with a person who gave me the silent treatment . I have lived with this treatment as a punishment , it hurts me when people continue to do this care less act to one another . A heart was meant to love and be loved .

  • @zigzagstreaks793
    @zigzagstreaks793 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Scapegoat son of a narc mother here. I went to a child psychologist when I was young; the school I attended wanted to know why a kid whose IQ reflected genius was doing so poorly in school. So my parents reluctantly took me, and after the session, the psychologist called my parents in and told them that my self-esteem was deficient and that I had a very deep distrust of women--did they know anything about this? He began to explain that I had issues, some of which they were contributing to. Though she remained silent, I could see the veins in my mother's neck start to bulge as her eyes tightened, her jaw firmly clenched. He recommended that I begin therapy, and said that he felt that my grades would improve if they consented. This brought forth the only word that my mother would speak the entire time: "No." Without another word, we got up and went home.
    She didn't speak to me for two months. I was 11.
    Happy Valentine's Day to all who suffer in silence.
    And for the advice, the insight, the inspiration, and the love; thank you, Michelle. Happy Valentine's Day.

    • @denisejackson776
      @denisejackson776 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Zigzag Streaks Two months! Im so o sorry someone did that to you, I was in a narcissistic relationship and the silent treatment was brutal emotional torture, God bless you I pray healing in your life

    • @zigzagstreaks793
      @zigzagstreaks793 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you, Denise. I'm sorry that you endured that. Prayers, healing, and inner peace to you.

    • @denisejackson776
      @denisejackson776 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Zigzag Streaks ☝❤

    • @Neneham1966
      @Neneham1966 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I feel for you. Mother’s can ruin their son’s lives. I just ended an almost 7 year relationship with a covert narc, scapegoat son who had to care for his mother since age 11. Never married, no kids just future faking. I really believe he hated woman. Been in no contact 3 months.

    • @Neneham1966
      @Neneham1966 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Zigzag, you sound like an empath. Sorry that you had to go thru that.

  • @m.r.m.5856
    @m.r.m.5856 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    He used silent treatment on me. And i told him: Silent treatment doesnt work on me because I just leave. Then he gave me an engagement ring...I guess it was his way of making me stay;
    since he didnt want me to leave yet. He stopped using silent trestment on me. Then I used the silent treatment on him for 2 weeks because I was tired of his emotional abuse so I texted him and unmasked him. I told him I cant be in a relationship with a Narcissist. It's over!!! Until now 3 months. *No more for me. He never knew how to conversate...he'd talk talk and talk. All about him and his needs...Too toxic for me. Im in peace now; thank GOD!!!

    • @jaycejohnson3312
      @jaycejohnson3312 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine would silent treat me and id find myself talking and talking...its never an issue when im talking about my flaws but once we get to her silent treatment then i find myself breaking the ice smh

  • @mariethompson8560
    @mariethompson8560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video is exactly what I needed. So my x fiance has ignored me for a month this time ... then randomly calls me today. Saying he wants to see me and he loves me. 2 hours later I text him back. Telling him it was ok and to leave it alone. Then he called me 30 times ... I am not kidding. I blocked him. A few hours later I text him stating my boundaries. I told him I will not allow him to go in and out of my life like he always does anymore. (It's a waste of time) I told him I will no longer be disrespected. I will not tolerate his behavior. I told him we are walking on 2 different paths. He said he wanted to talk 🤣😄😃 I told him he has shown me his capacity over the past two an a half years of how he can change and I have nothing to talk about. Then he said he never wants to talk to me again...lol 😁 what happened to the I miss you I want to see you I love you .... Let's talk. He never takes accountability for his behavior. He never says sorry. And above all he never never changes. Again he showed me he does not want to change! So I will not be jumping back on the hamster wheel ... lol. I am so happy. Thank you for educating me! I no longer want to be with someone who only wants to harm me and use me.

    • @mariethompson8560
      @mariethompson8560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It blows me away how he just expects me to ignore everything. Lol. Who does he think he is? 😂 it's mind boggling

  • @bhadbhabiesitter5841
    @bhadbhabiesitter5841 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is the BEST video! Michelle. You nailed it. If you are watching these videos its apparent you are aware there its a problem with someone in your life...This video its the one that will make you realize ...WOW...this shit is real..super spot on play by play...thanks for being so.. you! you are awesome! And. For sharing your experience..You are a absolute precious blessing in my life...I want you to know that I truly appreciate what you are doing! Thank you!

  • @mskitty238
    @mskitty238 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So Important as You said ... They Absolutely Drain You of Your Time, Energy and Money.
    I will Never Go Back .. No Contact for the rest of my Days.

  • @rhondanelson2669
    @rhondanelson2669 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I appreciate your tips and suggestions to level the playing field and neutralize unprovoked episodes of hostility or rage. Sometimes I'm like OMG what am I dealing with as I know I haven't said or done something that would create a response like that in a non disordered person.

  • @lenavonstein9671
    @lenavonstein9671 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I always thought I was weak for being able to apologize when I've done something wrong, but I just recently realized that they are the weak ones for not taking upright accountability for their actions and not being able to apologize to me.
    And if they would do so, it would be anything than authentic and honest. I need to realize that I don't need to let them treat me like this, I can remove myself and hold my distance.

  • @elanabethfariss117
    @elanabethfariss117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These videos have been so helpful in so many ways. It's not just the confirmation that what you are experiencing is real abuse, not all in your head, but there are so many out there who can relate and empathize. I was brought up by an abusive narcissistic mother who finally discarded me at the age of 89. Now my cousin who I recently reunited with is giving me the silent treatment. I suspected her passive aggressive behavior and chose to ignore the little slicing remarks but took mental notes. Our initial meeting was full of "I love you's and so happy we're back in touch," to a gradual not so gratuitous, "Don't buy me another thing." She just started to turn ugly, then finally after giving me horrible news, decided to give me the silent treatment. I tried half a dozen times to contact her and left messages. Finally I came to the conclusion that this is what is happening. I wished her a happy new year on her voicemail and that was the end of it. I do feel superior. I feel sorry for her because she was a victim and she is blind to what she has become. I am not. I won't be the victim, nor will I bend down and kiss anyone's ass. I will be the victor, so long and too bad. I wish things could be different but I have to take care of me.

    • @JoniPreston55
      @JoniPreston55 ปีที่แล้ว

      We talk about this in earthly material form but I believe it is a demonic spirit that haunts them and they come after us because we are gods children and we love God It is really the demons in them doing it.

  • @thephoenix1601
    @thephoenix1601 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1. I did apologize 😐 he is in rage over something I never did! I'm dead to him, he simply doesn't care about me anymore!
    2. I cried, I chased- he didn't stop me, I was helpless, I shouted at him, cried, angry and upset - he saw all of this and rejoiced , he has satisfied his sadistic ego and his revenge is complete!
    3. Yes I couldn't get over him, I feel bad, I couldn't get him out of my head! He created an illusion that he is the world to me and that I couldn't live without him!
    4. Yes I'm being emotionally assaulted all the time, he is pure emotional manipulator, emotional abuser!
    5. He ended silent treatment then he started blaming everything on me, twisted my own words against me, using my own words against me, making me take responsibility for everything that's gone wrong!
    6. My time and health is gone! I wasted my life and emotional energy on a psychopath! His abuse broke me down completely! I'm physically mentally emotionally sick , got severe depression, PTSD, caught an autoimmune disorder by suffering too long!

    • @wookieelee38
      @wookieelee38 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am there along side of you going through the same thing in my life we WILL get through this we WILL

    • @ahmad..6069
      @ahmad..6069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Couldn't relate much .These videos really help me understand my reality and their reality. Hang in there. You're not alone.

  • @mdgsk824
    @mdgsk824 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should always remember and make it clear that you are your own master and are free to leave at any time. People who don't appreciate you get really lazy over time and just assume you'll never pull away for good no matter how bad they treat you and how often they reoffend.

  • @Cinetterose
    @Cinetterose 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish I had known years ago about the silent treatment and verbal abuse...such suffering and many panic attacks later!

  • @malkaringel7864
    @malkaringel7864 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your discourse is superb! You've got it down to a T. I am going to empower myself. We don't live together. He provides some services as I am mobility challenged. I shall stay calm. I no longer beat myself up over this boy/man and ask myself why he is the way he is. He does not follow boundaries n twists everything. I will conduct myself accordingly! Thnx so much...I subscribed to your channel. I lived 18 yrs with him .....Yes my health went downhill

  • @JenAWren
    @JenAWren 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Fantastic video Michele....where were you for 20 yrs of my marriage....(probably 1o years in reality). I wish I had known then what I know now. Thank you so much for the vindication. 💚 Jen

  • @chiefbells512
    @chiefbells512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I appreciate this video.
    I am the unfortunate mother of a very cruel & narcissistic daughter, my only child. She is 30 now; a long time, unapologetic narcissist, and for the past 15+ years has employed wild and unpredictable means of emotional blackmail and control....most often is the Silent Treatment.
    I've exhaustively researched coping methods, and I'm at my end.
    Thank you for bringing to my attention that this abuse is common, and is a lot more about my daughter than about me.

  • @nicolemoore2401
    @nicolemoore2401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video hit home. I have experienced this. If I don’t do what he wants he stop communicating and shuts down and get silent. He always uses the “ I’m extremely busy” line so I don’t bother him. It hurts

  • @AngieMusicArt
    @AngieMusicArt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I also think that there is a limit to emotional assault... if the relationship doesn’t improve with some of these practices it’s just an ongoing challenge. Value yourself enough to just leave. I like the way this is explained.. easy to learn

  • @judyl.761
    @judyl.761 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hell yes the silent treatment is abuse!

  • @lisanardi2706
    @lisanardi2706 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is One of the best Videos Iv Watched. I was with my boyfriend for 4 yrs. & Put Up with his Alcholism, always running to his Rescue at his Apartment. He is Currently in Treatment & I hung up in him wen I told him my Air conditioning was broke on my Truck. He had the audacity to say- Have One of ur Handyman Boyfriend's fix it. His Belongings are in my garage & Guitars in my house. I Unblocked his # on my b-day Aug 4th. Iv not heard from him but I'm learning to Forgive Myself & Move On.

  • @daviddolan4033
    @daviddolan4033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video has been here for long time. But you brought a smile to me at the same time never was I perfect and never had a clue but knew this was just stupid. Without detail for this and other typical games I just flat out ignored. I went off and had fun in my workshop or if needed I hopped into the car off to someplace enjoyable. Towards the end her stints went on weeks.
    Here I will just state what the hospital mental health doctor said many times.... "She tried so hard to break me - in turn I must have driven her to crazy!". I did get some pretty deep wounds but I am proud of me and after 25 years have the chance to discover true happiness without her....

  • @dc1397
    @dc1397 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I loved the silent treatment compared to her cutting me down...and putting others on god level pedestals for doing the exact same things that i liked to do.

    • @dc1397
      @dc1397 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And she complained that i never apologized for anything.

  • @karanfield4229
    @karanfield4229 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm 50, narc is 30, my time is precious yet I'm in a trap, the highs are so high, and the lows, well.....nightmare stuff. And with the silent treatment comes the internal analysis, what did I do? Say? What conversations came before the silence. Is it my fault, is he losing interest, is he seeing someone else.....on and on and on in my head like a loop. Its heart breaking. Hes got 20yrs more than I have, to sort his life out.
    This video was so helpful. Comforting. You're amazing.

  • @lovelyrose2741
    @lovelyrose2741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Suggesting to talk to them is a huge no-no. They take that as, "I won, I got them, I got them upset"...then when you do talk to them; they play dumb and smirk; then say, "you have a problem", "you are too emotional"...they gaslight. Then make their silent treatment YOUR imagination. IGNORE THEM....get busy doing something; shopping, visit friends, hobby, turn on your music, take a long bath, talk on the phone with friends, watch television (something funny) ect....most importantly ---- SECRETLY MAKE PLANS TO LEAVE AND NEVER RETURN. NO CONTACT!!

  • @jessicahill9082
    @jessicahill9082 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for step # 5. "wasting my time" is the last thing he said to me. Then I apologized for it (mistake) and asked what he would like to do next time to not waste his time and cause regrets. I haven't heard back in three weeks.

  • @DeanB23
    @DeanB23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    if only I knew the pain and horror she would bring my life I would of kept on walking, started out like a fairytale, ended like a horror movie.

  • @reneemoncrief559
    @reneemoncrief559 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you....your know has helped me with the process. Wow...what a Wake Up call! Thank you for pinpointing the abuse. They like you to be confused about everything and not to know what they are thinking or doing.

  • @CoffeeBitchChronicles
    @CoffeeBitchChronicles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    yes i am the target but thanks to your videos i have learned that was because i never set limits in any of my relationships

  • @mariamkinen8036
    @mariamkinen8036 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stay grounded with your very own self. Keep your cool. On all occasions. Integrity. Thanks Michele💕

  • @rainbowdeathhearts1466
    @rainbowdeathhearts1466 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    and a narcissist will NEVER change

  • @lorenzovillegas2457
    @lorenzovillegas2457 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Michele for the insight and encouragement. Kind of amazing how the effects of abuse can leave us feeling isolated, yet here on youtube we can find this level of clarity and encouragement for something as nebulous, prevalent, and normalized as narcissistic abuse. Read your story on your website: it reminds me of so many of the kids I grew up with... many stories didn't end well, and that you, and others, transformed your pain into healing is amazing and beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
    Blessings to all who are suffering right now!
    This means you :)
    Peace!

  • @user-zx8fl1gu5x
    @user-zx8fl1gu5x 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much - from a 20 year old woman in a relationship with a young narc - I am quickly learning to set myself free -

  • @patriciamoses9574
    @patriciamoses9574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are so freakin rite!! Omg!! Im shocked! I lived like this for 5 years everyday with my ex who did this to me..Im so shattered 😥 reality hit me just now..Im so glad I found this

  • @rehemabanks5002
    @rehemabanks5002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm at the point we're I don't care if a nar is giving me the silent treatment. The only time I want to deal with narc is face to face. I grew up with a narc and had to deal with at least 7 narc in my life. I do not care if they are silent with me. Ever since I have had min time with these people my life has been happier. The best thing to do is keep them at arms reach all they do is cause trouble and drama and I'm getting older and have a family now. Who has time for that headache

  • @johnnypools6971
    @johnnypools6971 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I just quietly walked away when she did that and she called me up raging. It was the beginning of the end for me. I had no idea what I was dealing with yet. Then I calmly said that she was emotionally abusive and immature. She disappeared only to stalk me from afar for six months. with no reaction from me. I am so happy that I didn't feed into anything. I was certainly heartbroken and, but never let her know it. I didn't know anything about this stuff, but something told me to how to handle the situation and I came out hurt ,but on top for once in my life as I've had a couple of these relationships. in the past where I always fell for the myriad of tricks. This last one seemed to be the most malicious and covert. It took two years of education and understanding to get over it . But I survived and I am happy that I handled it the way I did. Thank you for your channel .

    • @jackielove2737
      @jackielove2737 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      bmb6 Wow. Congratulations on choosing and Loving YOU! 💖💕

    • @johnnypools6971
      @johnnypools6971 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

  • @latoyaspaulding4436
    @latoyaspaulding4436 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just started thanking God when I came to this post..she nailed it I just got rid of a men I discovered that is a narcissist smh..thank you God for getting me out💯💯

  • @cr3062
    @cr3062 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used the time to study about narcissism...the more i learned, the more i enjoyed their silent treatment. It eventually broke me free!