How To Respond To A Ghoster Who Comes Back

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  • How To Respond To A Ghoster Who Comes Back
    Narcissists, love avoidant's, toxic people and ghoster's are notorious for employing passive-aggressive, confusing, manipulative text message strategies to hook us in, so it's important you know how to respond.
    I will show you how to ice them, protect yourself, keep your boundaries and more.
    This video is a handy resource if you find yourself dealing with a narcissist, love avoidant, toxic person or ghoster on a regular basis!
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  • @Kitbats
    @Kitbats ปีที่แล้ว +202

    This quote helped me, "If they cannot love you where you are at, they cannot love you where you are going."

  • @duncanmac2195
    @duncanmac2195 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +189

    She ghosted you means she is with another guy. She comes back means it didnt work out.

    • @chrissemenko628
      @chrissemenko628 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      He and she are interchangeable.
      He goes out hunting and then returns to me.

    • @Cheryl-u3g
      @Cheryl-u3g 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      lol…so true

    • @StaceyValente
      @StaceyValente 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Definitely on the money, and it's with more than one person simultaneously narcissist personality disorder! Been there

    • @Davidle141
      @Davidle141 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      But it isn’t going to work out because their messed up, so no matter where they go…..garbage in can only = garbage out. So they don’t have the awareness to have a successful relationship so their screwed….we can take some solace perhaps in knowing they will have a miserable life no matter what. We get to live in a good way and basically they will suffer and we can just be happy about that since they are bad people.

    • @grandmasterofdemoniccock
      @grandmasterofdemoniccock หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can't argue with that.

  • @triciadreas9835
    @triciadreas9835 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    When your actions don't match your words, that is a huge red flag no matter my history ❤

  • @Cheryl-u3g
    @Cheryl-u3g 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +109

    I can't believe they would have enough nerve to try to come back to someone they ghosted-discarded!!

    • @DispholidusTypus
      @DispholidusTypus 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a test too see if you are still interested in hanging out with them and their also trying too figure out where you are at in life as far as financially and money, asset's, power, and social stability and status!!! Go overseas too Thailand, Phillipines, Japan, Germany, etc!!! With that being said use caution there as well but I guarantee you you will enjoy and experience the culture, scenery, food, and all around atmosphere as well!!! The women in those countries are more feminine, submissive, respectful, polite courteous, and typically way more attractive than MOST amercian western women!!! Go by yourself fist and foremost and then bring a really good friend with you the second time but don't bring any women over there at all whatsoever!!! I can assure you that will ruin very special experiences you will have if you do!!! Get your passport 🛂 and get your ASS too MARS 🚀

    • @Ngan.marianguyen
      @Ngan.marianguyen 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      right???

    • @StaceyValente
      @StaceyValente 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because people with narcissist personality disorder have no shame or remorse all though they'll pretend to to get the supply they need, they're very sick individuals no cure or help for it

    • @Cheryl-u3g
      @Cheryl-u3g 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Oh but they do try!!

    • @tabletalk33
      @tabletalk33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      That happens all the time. Maybe in their mind, they are not even ghosting you.

  • @Jrockilla137
    @Jrockilla137 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    While I can sympathize for people with avoidant attachment issues, I do draw the line there - they are not my issues, and it is completely unacceptable behavior to me.

    • @kenyattahockenhull5636
      @kenyattahockenhull5636 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I’m with u on that

    • @sherriflemming3218
      @sherriflemming3218 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ditto. No time for them.
      Are They Giving Me Breadcrumbs? Coach Craig Kenneth ( avoidant attachment)
      It's impossible to have a texting relationship ---Natalie Clarice
      Texting is a toxic, avoidant behavior has been normalized in society. It's artificial intimacy.

    • @matilda4406
      @matilda4406 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Now that I'm thinking about it, it's future faking too! Leading you to nowhere

    • @catherinepatricio2119
      @catherinepatricio2119 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What is avoidance attachment issues?

    • @raanfo
      @raanfo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Attachment Theory

  • @julie5668
    @julie5668 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    If you know you've done no wrong and still you get ghosted, don't chase after what runs away from you. That's my belief anyway. If you don't respect you, no one will.

    • @salliegallegos918
      @salliegallegos918 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Julie, I agree 100%. The problem is that they randomly reappear. I guess next step is restraining order. Blocking and going No Contact doesn’t work when they appear at your doorstep.

    • @jackdeniston59
      @jackdeniston59 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Women quite unknowingly betray men, and do not bother to ask how, or bother to listen. For example, women readily talk about mens sexual performance. This is betrayal that will get you ghosted. Feel free to disagree/come up with excuses.

    • @karenlynch8348
      @karenlynch8348 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Idk anyone who chases a ghosted? If they do they will surely get more of the same

    • @tenelleharris5696
      @tenelleharris5696 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jackdeniston59grown as you is don’t tell nobody this bs again 😒🤦🏾‍♀️ smh you deserve to got ghosted ‼️

    • @annnee6818
      @annnee6818 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@salliegallegos918 You've probably got a narcissist there, that's horrible. But the reply was not meant for you, you obviously can't ignore someone on your doorstep

  • @fundamentalcoach
    @fundamentalcoach ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Ultimate gift to ghost back: power of mirroring

    • @annnee6818
      @annnee6818 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      This is what I did. Feels good. Well actually it feels rotten but the only thing that makes it slightly less shitty is that I have the discipline to just let it go

    • @sarahbright5231
      @sarahbright5231 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Same feels shitty but I’m not chasing a ghost

  • @d.s.3225
    @d.s.3225 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    You ghost them back, that's what you do

    • @thirstonhowellthebird
      @thirstonhowellthebird ปีที่แล้ว +53

      I ghost back too but at that point I know who they are and I’m done. They are game playing and jockeying for power, control and to degrade and demean.

    • @carolnahigian9518
      @carolnahigian9518 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      karma

    • @irina1siren
      @irina1siren ปีที่แล้ว +22

      It’s called mirroring. And if the ghoster didn’t see a problem with the time span they took to reply to you, then they’d be a hypocrite to see a problem with you taking the same length of time to reply back.

    • @susanh1447
      @susanh1447 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I don’t ghost back. I’m now done, and I’ve gone NO CONTACT.

    • @DDR-Expert
      @DDR-Expert ปีที่แล้ว

      @@susanh1447 Get the hell out 👉

  • @JessicaJLandi
    @JessicaJLandi ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Boundaries
    A polite wall
    Remembering how peace & joy returned when they were finally out of your life.

  • @KimimaruOnara
    @KimimaruOnara 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    It’s funny how people have a problem with your behavior when you match theirs.

  • @leahr9038
    @leahr9038 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    What I like about this video and what stands out to me is that it doesn't villianize the other person. People are scared. People are hurt. People are incompetent. It doesn't make them evil people for not handling situations directly or responding how we believe they should. Just have compassion, for the other person AND for yourself, and always honor what your needs are. Thanks Kenny.

  • @jwhite5396
    @jwhite5396 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    “Every emotional reaction we have was learned in childhood.” That really hit home…. Based on what I seen in childhood, I need some new skills! Wow.

  • @imbookedandverybusyhoney
    @imbookedandverybusyhoney 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    I never give a person a 2nd chance to ghost me! If i ever thought I was being too harsh and unforgiving, i simply remember how they made me feel when they initially ghosted me! I dont have time to waste my time! Be strong and set those boundaries, and most importantly, dont allow people to disrespect you! Great video ❤

    • @LailaDehlali
      @LailaDehlali 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      exactly. people all say they are depressed that they don't reply. unfortunately, some people use it as an excuse. so people who really have issues will not be believed because of people who are immature to say they don't love any more

    • @brynne77
      @brynne77 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Does he mean ghosting you by not texting you or not texting you back as soon as you'd like them to?

  • @janegreen191
    @janegreen191 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Abuse is when words don't match actions.

    • @karamlevi
      @karamlevi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hate you words, but I hug you kindly, pay for things, and respect your boundaries and do everything that looks like love = not a good definition of abuse 😜

    • @LisaDonaldson-m8h
      @LisaDonaldson-m8h 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Future FAKING IS THE WORST.
      I listened to the words.
      WATCHED the Actions.
      Yeah nah..
      Didn't Match.
      They ghosted.
      So did I.
      Bye Bye now

    • @grandmasterofdemoniccock
      @grandmasterofdemoniccock หลายเดือนก่อน

      Abuse is expecting sugar and getting salt.
      -Amanda Lovelace

  • @loyd1298
    @loyd1298 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    The matching part is so real and once you start doing that all the attention slaves (who just wanna receive without giving) start fading away from your life.

  • @indiakxoxo
    @indiakxoxo ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Don’t. I accepted my ghoster back bc he claimed he was depressed and etc and we talked consistently and was good then he ghosted. One day I woke up to the silent treatment again and unsure why. So just talk to people who are emotionally stable. 🎉❤ peace and love

    • @StaceyValente
      @StaceyValente 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Boy are you being bamboozled! Start studying narcissist personality disorder Google study every piece of Information you can get drill it all into your head for months, there is absolutely no cure or treatment for this, he's doing it because he's seeing someone else and believe me it's more than one woman, silent treatment is a sick game to them they secretly enjoy hurting you and all this is abuse worse than physical trust me been through it

    • @brynne77
      @brynne77 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree. I"ve had two people who I thought were good friends over the last two years. One I started talking with regularly for about two years, then he ghosted me for almost a year. He came back and explained why he was silent for so long. I'll just say he has some really challenging people to deal with in his life. I haven't heard from him in weeks so I'm tempted not to answer his phone calls anymore and am tempted to go find others who are more emotionally stable and can handle regular communication.

  • @macareuxmoine
    @macareuxmoine 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    This matching is a badass move! That means ghosters that pop up after weeks can wait for you for weeks… they’ll go crazy 🤭

    • @tabletalk33
      @tabletalk33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Hey, it's only fair!

    • @macareuxmoine
      @macareuxmoine 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Of course 🤭

    • @karamlevi
      @karamlevi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I made a chick wait 23 days for a return text. I put it on my calendar.
      She ended up calling me early, 3X and I never answered. She said I must be doing so much and being so busy, how amazing she says.
      wtf? 😳 😂😂😂Lol
      She’s boring as f.
      This mirror works great but I’m no longer fans of them-

  • @robinchilds7492
    @robinchilds7492 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    The narcissist I was with always said "I love you" but he never showed any affection. He wouldn't put his arm around me when watching tv and he walked 30 feet in front of me in public.
    He drove to Florida, 1,000 miles away and promised to call when he arrived. He didn't call. He sent a text message letting me know he had been there 6 hours and made excuses why he didn't call. I texted him back letting him know
    I was at the emergency room. He didnt read it until the next morning. Then he turned it back at me and asked why I didnt call him. That ended the relationship. When he came home I ghosted him for 2 months. I had enough.
    My motto now is " I give what I get "

    • @tabletalk33
      @tabletalk33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You let it drag on waaay too long.

    • @strawberryshortcake8382
      @strawberryshortcake8382 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You ghosted him for 2 months. So after that 2 months did he finally give up and go “ back to the grave yard ?”

  • @tishgoss9259
    @tishgoss9259 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I wouldn’t even try to explain to them. My walls are already up and I don’t give second chances anymore. I just move on because that is who I am, that’s what works best for me.

    • @irina1siren
      @irina1siren ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I pretty well agree with this. If someone has clearly shown disinterest, then I think 1) they havnt earned my vulnerable analysis; and 2) I don’t want to invest in spending my energy and hope into explaining myself to them bc chances are they are avoidant and will not change, PLUS then they feel like they have the upper hand by knowing I am affected by their actions. And I don’t think someone who isn’t genuinely interested in me should know the inner workings of my thoughts to exploit later by breadcrumbing or playing cat and mouse games to satisfy their own egos of “getting me”.

    • @User37621
      @User37621 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@irina1sirencan you give some female insight - I pursued a women and she showed a lot of interest along with a date ending with a kiss and texting for a week after with alot of good morning goodnight how’s your day. Then when I tried to set up the second date she ghosted…but is viewing my IG all stories immediately! Wtf ?

  • @alexandrapomeroy8050
    @alexandrapomeroy8050 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I agree with you Kenny, I’m a 3 strikes and your out. Self preservation kicks in. Actions really do scream loudest.

  • @joannedomingo2398
    @joannedomingo2398 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I dated a man like that. Very frustrating. I left him. He was an avoidant, did what he wanted when he wanted and I would wait and wait .

    • @tabletalk33
      @tabletalk33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      But "waiting and waiting" was YOUR fault, not his. Set some definite boundaries and get on with your own life.

    • @arisenshine8873
      @arisenshine8873 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@tabletalk33She did. She said she left him. I think she realized it and moved on.

  • @AchillesRage501
    @AchillesRage501 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    when someone ghosts me I just tell them have nice life

  • @opicinus
    @opicinus ปีที่แล้ว +27

    this feels like one of the more practical approaches out there that is not only effective but also is fair and reasonable by taking into account “everyone’s on their own journey.” seems super helpful with any communication/scenario, really. glad i found this channel :)

  • @lauramckiernan3213
    @lauramckiernan3213 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I do not match bad behaviour with more bad behaviour. I send a text and tell them that whilst I don't agree with their communication style I know it comes from a wounded place so good bye and best of luck with their journey.

    • @vernita0216
      @vernita0216 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Love this.

  • @heather_5
    @heather_5 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This video is GOLD. Thank you! Timely message for me! I always felt that the best thing to do with these types of people is to match their energy... YES!!!

  • @louisehoward7264
    @louisehoward7264 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Omg Kenny, your an angel 😇. I really appreciate your wisdom. This video helped me tremendously. I befriended someone, came into the friendship gving my 💯 percent. They got in the habit of ghosting me then coming back as if nothing ever happened and requesting to hang out. I mentioned it to them and they dismissed it. This last time I refuse to reach out to this person. I told them how i felt and they showed me with there actions they didnt care. Its been near a week an i haven't heard from them. They told me before they do care thats why they initiate hangouts but there action from the past 5 days let me know they lied. Im hurt but my self respect is more important then having someone in my life that doesn't value me.

  • @sandancer45
    @sandancer45 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Your exactly like me, i watch actions and if they do not match my efforts im gone. That goes for everyone, no one gets away with disrespecting me. We are adults and know what we are doing, i understand that sometimes its a genuine mistake but i dont wait around.

    • @kareng6049
      @kareng6049 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      My adult children feel I cut people off too quickly BUT if actions don't match words I'm out, contact is deleted. Life's too short for BS. 😊

    • @sandancer45
      @sandancer45 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      At the end of the day, its your life to do as you wish, people come and go all the time.

  • @bpassion4fashion581
    @bpassion4fashion581 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Omg Kenny ! I feel so normal after listening to this video. I get triggered by the way some people communicate / respond over text and I didn’t know if I was the problem. I am open , communicative and have no problem being vulnerable , but I had to learn how to create a safe container for myself and match their behavior. This is not only true with abusive people , but for me is a sign of someone not wanting to invest . Either way, not everyone deserves our best .

  • @citticat2
    @citticat2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Absolutely - go on with your life and do things that make you happy. After all the abuse - why would you want them back?

    • @lmeredeemed5043
      @lmeredeemed5043 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sometimes it’s happening within a family. The Covid pandemic caused a lot of division in our society. You know some chose to have the Vaccine and others chose not to. This broke up a lot of relationships. Also current political differences. People have been so deeply affected by these issues.

  • @TheSeekeroftruth1
    @TheSeekeroftruth1 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    You're an Empath, Kenny. We are a rare breed, these days. IMHO, you gave this person way too much leverage - you had three fingers up (three chances, three boundaries broken, three red flags), needs to be one count you're out. I, too, have had to toughen up. It's really against who I AM, but its self protection, people will hurt you these days, they don't care. We do not 'match them', we do not play their games, we are not them. Playing games is not natural to an Empath, you might pretend to be OK with waiting 4hrs to text them back, but you are not OK and ultimately, WHY would you even want to text back someone who has said one thing and done another, this person clearly is not someone to trust? Just get rid of them, there are 8 Billion other people out there, you dont need these people. If you accept these people, you will keep attracting more experiences like them.

    • @mesalouis8976
      @mesalouis8976 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I hate being an empath!!!☹️😭

    • @Sheila3114
      @Sheila3114 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm an empath too. Sometimes I have to put up my wall's up. Ppl are too toxic sometimes!

    • @anais8455
      @anais8455 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      An empath means childhood trauma

    • @OperationRanch
      @OperationRanch 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If any man calls himself an “empath” then he doesn’t understand the psychology of attraction & has to break out of his emasculation, heal from trauma, & regain his mojo & masculinity.

  • @jcontreras1736
    @jcontreras1736 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks again this was driving me crazy on the time it took to respond to my texts One morning at 7:15 I said Goodmorning and the response time was 24 hrs . Found out that it’s a pattern when the individual goes to events or night clubs they avoid me .

  • @theoneschroeder8552
    @theoneschroeder8552 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    And we feel fantastic by watching your videos after being ghosted
    lol ! Thank you I wrote everything down🙏

  • @PeachyPaigeMusic
    @PeachyPaigeMusic ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I really appreciate the practical-action focus. I find this kind of small but effective action steps are the most helpful things in my recovery. And trauma often blocks us from being able to think of those on our own.

    • @charlenerhoda2024
      @charlenerhoda2024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel exactly the same. Wow. This is such a powerful message and spoken with such simplicity that every point became like a gold nugget for me. Thank you so very much.

  • @tinyfacemcgee9211
    @tinyfacemcgee9211 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Love this! I’m way too sensitive to rejection to date! That’s why it’s easier to start as natural friends. More on dating for people over fifty, I mean, if I have to go through another narcissistic break up I’m gonna become a nun. How about matching what we give in relationships compared to what they give, I.e. lopsided relationships

    • @shirleygonzales5284
      @shirleygonzales5284 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's for sure.

    • @sherriflemming3218
      @sherriflemming3218 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Best to dodge the bullets in the first place.
      At the first sign of love bombing, future faking or gaslighting, recognize the manipulation, control and abuse for what it is and RUN! Boundaries, a backbone and a bs meter . Stand in your power. Speak your truth and have zero tolerance for crumbs, bs, disrespect or any abuse. Don't settle for anything less than you deserve. Opt out!
      Asymmetrical relationships are unbalanced. Transactional and conditional.
      Trauma Bonds are not about healthy love.

    • @tanya2700
      @tanya2700 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's funny how these abusers have dead eyes. Nothing inside

  • @WeR1bodyNChrist
    @WeR1bodyNChrist ปีที่แล้ว +15

    ❤Wow, this is similar to my experience today. And I thought to myself to “ghost” that person the same length of time as I had been ghosted. Long story short, it worked out for my good!!! I will continue to live my life joyfully and with integrity, not letting anyone steal my peace.❤
    Thank you for sharing your story in this video. I am a new subscriber.

    • @carmenr9251
      @carmenr9251 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What if you work at the same job, fortunately I haven’t saw him or his new women , almost a month now

  • @armyzenn
    @armyzenn 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    First video i seen on the subject that matches exactly what I’ve been dealing with, and my anxiety(insomnia, lack of appetite) has been high for me because of it. hoping to get back to normal eventually . Appreciate this video

  • @AlejandraKnowz
    @AlejandraKnowz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    In my option.... if they just ignored you without feeling anything bad or see you value. No need to express, explain anything about you to them... just skip them.. doing nothing.. no contact is better cos they are not worthy for ur time anymore.

    • @tabletalk33
      @tabletalk33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe we all need to add an extra element to our dating etiquette from the very start: A written disclaimer stating your texting and communication policy stating how you handle things, grace periods, and your boundaries. I know it sounds cold and calculating, but there is nothing wrong with setting boundaries for communications, and there's no better way than to put it in writing. There is so much confusion in human relationships! TH-cam and the rest of the Internet are full of anguished testimonials demonstrating that.

  • @Jumpzobw
    @Jumpzobw 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Never knew I had no morals until he said check them… Great video

  • @21Casey50
    @21Casey50 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love your advice. Good Stuff! Being ghosted is abusive behavior. Being to needy can make me rush into relationships to fast. I have a clearer vision / plan to deal with people who are not fair. People's actions speak volumes! Love people for who they are not who you want them to be. Kenny you are a ray of hope!

    • @TerencePatterson-r9g
      @TerencePatterson-r9g 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am still learning. I have been ghosted twice in the last 2 months. From a woman i have come to love deeply. But now i feel so disconnected i feel open to someone new. Which conflicts me terribly. I should know better at my age! (54)

  • @bellavita733
    @bellavita733 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is golden advise. This is spiritual growth

  • @thirstonhowellthebird
    @thirstonhowellthebird ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It would be great if we could communicate like that but a narc will gasp and treat you as if you’re needy, clingy and insane and tell you they were just busy and don’t have time for tit for tat games then smear you to the world after they’ve lulled you in 25 times to believe you matter. Normal people yes but a normal person wouldn’t ghost and treat someone like that repeatedly so that person is a narc and needs to be cut loose. Otherwise, wash, rinse, repeat will just be endless with these types.

  • @bellabriggs1393
    @bellabriggs1393 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They usually don’t care at all when you match their actions , they are just not into you .

  • @thatdivinebeing
    @thatdivinebeing 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love your videos, Kenny. Thank you for your wisdom. ❤ So enjoy my own company after years with a narc. Looking back, I can't believe what I went through - the pain, abuse, manipulation, deception, and devaluation. I thank God for the lightbulb moments that led to a journey of healing that continues with each day. I wish the narc well in their universe. My boundaries are like steel now and I'm super happy living in mine. ❤

  • @carlosettienne5412
    @carlosettienne5412 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You're so correct , couldn't believe someone would have such similar thoughts on how to respond to ghosters, boundaries and matching, non negotiables. WOW..!

  • @cathy_clarinet
    @cathy_clarinet ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Really good. I’m right with you these days about matching (mirroring) the other persons interest or behavior. Sometimes I double their ghosting time. Ghost me 4 hrs, I’ll respond in 8 , etc.
    Can you give some examples of what you say when you let them know, if you do.
    A thing I noticed with narcissists, is that if you say to them you will begin treating them exactly as they treat you, they freak out!!! Sometimes anger and sometimes they run for the hills 😂. Never do they think, oh maybe I should treat you better.

    • @rubio9478
      @rubio9478 ปีที่แล้ว

      They will never introspect. It's part of their sick disorder.

    • @tabletalk33
      @tabletalk33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good points. As I suggested above, because of advances in technology, it seems that "dating culture" needs an update, something along these lines. Early in the relationship, clarify your communication/texting style. How do you do it? What is your personal custom? What make sense to you? These are YOUR boundaries. If someone ventures outside them, that's a red flag (for YOU). If the issue is not resolved within a reasonable time frame, and to your satisfaction, it's the END OF THE LINE (for you).

  • @Gen.NowallJackson
    @Gen.NowallJackson ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Kenny, you are a mentor. Tried and true. Its great to have the opportunity to hear your wisdom. A father figure I did not have and am very appreciative of.

  • @gwendolynwehage6336
    @gwendolynwehage6336 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am right there with you, if someone does not respond to me, my e-mails, my phone calls, etc, I give them a few times and then I give up on them. I don't want any friends in my life who deliberately ignore me to manipulate. I will ask first why they didn't return my calls and I get an answer like: "I don't know", which tells me they were manipulating me and didn't have any other reason except to control me. Or they have no interest in me. I have no desire to pursue someone who has no interest in me. A kind reasonable person will tell us why they couldn't get back to us because they don't want us to feel badly. My daughter's family have gossiped against me for years and now they ignore my e-mails consistently, so I have stopped communicating with them.

  • @youtubealiasoriginal
    @youtubealiasoriginal ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you Kenny for being someone that focus LESS on the narc and more on the power/focus in yourself. I think so many channels here on YT only focus on the narc, almost obsessing, so these are good advices😊

    • @kennyweiss
      @kennyweiss  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You are so welcome

    • @matilda4406
      @matilda4406 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, you are right. That's a correct observation. Very few actually focus on "how" to process and value yourself. And doing it kindly to the other person and to oneself. Takes a lot of investigation, maturity and love.

  • @SoniaBerger-o3x
    @SoniaBerger-o3x 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Iam also somebody who is open and gives a lot as in time and energy and an open ear to somebody that needs it and then, I feel hurt when they don't do the same for me. Not anymore!! From now on I'm going match what I get from others and not give away to much ar the start . Thank you so much!! You described me down to a "T" 😊

  • @Rsysas
    @Rsysas 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3 strikes. This is exactly what happened. I’m comfortable with your response. You’re right. It is on me - but my luck - I agree with you - I sure do not want it to feel like a game.

  • @imi_xo
    @imi_xo หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was SO helpful. What you share about 'staying boundaried' and knowing your personal boundaries determined by your unique trauma and healing balances, is profound and empowering. What you shared about 'matching' is brilliant. I might even double the time taken, as someone commented below. Thank you Kenny.

  • @ElsieDee001
    @ElsieDee001 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If they are a narcissist, there’s no point in calling them out on their behavior. Just ghost back, which at that point is a form of gray-rocking.

  • @kaycarter492
    @kaycarter492 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve made detailed notes and u have a good point about childhood trauma and how it affects ur responses to cold narcicstic twats by I now know what I need to do to grow and protect myself.

  • @131Hania
    @131Hania ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Match them. This is AWSOME. because i do have people in my life who takes a day to answer. Now i know what to do. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lnilsson1376
    @lnilsson1376 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A ghoster can also be depressed person, or someone with adhd. BUT - and this is a big lesson for me - its possible to be empathetic to it and still say "look I get you have your reasons, but Im not going to be able to stay in touch with you and be a nice person, since this behaviour persists." I have had to cut a few people of for that reason. Kept giving them chances,
    but they need to go to the root of their behaviour, and I need to choose if I deserve to keep my peace or if I have patience with this in the long run. A tough lesson, even with friends.

    • @tabletalk33
      @tabletalk33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good points, esp. that "ghosters" can have all sorts of different reasons why they cease communications. We should not assume that they are necessarily doing something "wrong." At the same time, we should maintain boundaries so that, if they do surface again and we perceive their texts as nothing but a nuisance.

    • @youssef8077
      @youssef8077 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can be , but he will be respectful and say about it and give peace to the other person so both will help each other, but if the person actions show up sickness and bad energy than he's totally bad person,

  • @fastingcoach9711
    @fastingcoach9711 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant brilliant brilliant
    The roots of evil are embedded into the fact that one does not others respect one’s boundaries!!!

    • @tabletalk33
      @tabletalk33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe we all need to add an extra element to our dating etiquette FROM THE VERY START: A written policy stating your texting and communication etiquette, stating how you handle things, grace periods, your negotiables, your non-negotiables, i.e., your boundaries. I know it sounds cold and calculating, but there is nothing wrong with setting boundaries for communications, and there's no better way than to put it in writing. There is so much confusion in human relationships! TH-cam and the rest of the Internet are full of anguished testimonials demonstrating that.

  • @squareff255
    @squareff255 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    “Amazing.” Brilliant. Love that.

  • @chrissemenko628
    @chrissemenko628 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Ok...
    If i told my toxic guy (kindly) "hey...it took you 2 hours and 13 minutrs to respond hun, so in order to honor myself i matched ya" he'd say...."Well, well, well...how petty and immature is THAT, Christi?!"
    I cant win for losing with this man.
    He ALWAYS has an answer!

    • @aprilchow-chee5281
      @aprilchow-chee5281 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Then leave him be if he doesn't like what he hands out then he doesn't like you either nor himself

    • @chrissemenko628
      @chrissemenko628 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@aprilchow-chee5281 Well said

    • @taleandclawrock2606
      @taleandclawrock2606 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Talking about himself😅

  • @piuli1418
    @piuli1418 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I so love all this honesty, directness, braveness. ❤

  • @PolarBearPredator
    @PolarBearPredator 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow Kenny you really nailed it by saying it depends on YOU not a set rule. Wow love it! New sub!

  • @derwoodhamburger
    @derwoodhamburger 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A woman ghosted me through social media so after a few weeks, I unfollowed her. She came back but not for authentic connection but just to criticize and not take any accountability. She couldn't handle the fact that I was gone forever and seemingly just liked the validation I was giving her

    • @derwoodhamburger
      @derwoodhamburger 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the video Kenny. Awesome stuff

  • @matilda4406
    @matilda4406 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    emotional mastery / emotional maturity it is

  • @OshunGoddess-g5s
    @OshunGoddess-g5s 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for putting this video out there you look amazing in the purple This really helped me heal faster because now I realize I'm not a victim thank you

  • @Noneyabusiness__foff
    @Noneyabusiness__foff ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I used to do that, but after a certain point I decided to stop mirroring toxic behaviour, I stopped trying to play shrimk to understand toxicicity and recognize disrespect when I see it. Unless it's a work related situation, it's just a waste of time, it's stressful and ultimately very disrespectful. I learned to tell flaky, mind game playing people to lose my number after the 3rd strike, people know exactly what they're doing, I don't even expect to be a priority or anything, just the bare minimun of respect and consideration like any other human being, if that's too much to expect, then I have no business wasting my precious time on someone who think it's okay to request some of it only to leave me hanging or to be lied to my face, sometimes repeatedly...
    Same thing is true for gaslighting, narc family members that hide relevant information from me that I have the right to know about, I'm too old to be getting bamboozeled left and right by fake friends or shady family members, I wish I knew earlier that it is okay to walk away when respect isn't present. Nowdays I have no hesitation in using the block buttom, and it's so much better.

    • @21Casey50
      @21Casey50 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love this! Very smart advice. Don't waste your time on people who are not worthy of your time. Yes! i have been using to block button. A sign of a heathy recovering person. Feels great!

  • @juliepeterson9670
    @juliepeterson9670 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love this video, it's so refreshing to see a different approach to standing up for Yourself. Thank You!

  • @cookingwithchefeandfriends3017
    @cookingwithchefeandfriends3017 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I totally agree with you. I have an issue with timing of text . If you text me and I see it im gonna respond. I dealt with abrupt abandonment and just got ghosted for a month it brought so much anxiety to me. I didn't know what i did and was very confused. Everyone has their phone on them like just answer the text, if your free or when u get free. Thank You for this i needed this.🙏🏾

    • @tabletalk33
      @tabletalk33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Regarding "ghosting," my de facto answer is: SILENCE SPEAKS VOLUMES. There is MEANING in silence. Read between the lines. The meaning is: IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. Don't waste time fretting over it. Time is precious. Get busy with your own affairs.

  • @Oliasn8
    @Oliasn8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Valuable insights and tools here.
    It remains fascinating to me how these issues seem to have grown given the advent of and increasing preference to text rather than call…or God forbid we actually just meet face to face and truly communicate!
    This is of course apart from any of the contributing factors of trauma.
    In terms of the limited aspects of communication within the medium of texting I much prefer to keep these exchanges to a minimum. Such as…”when does it work to give you a call?” Or, “are you free for coffee in the next couple of days?”
    There’s just too much nuance that is unavailable via text messaging.
    I appreciate your take on this, Kenny.🙏🏻

    • @tabletalk33
      @tabletalk33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good comment. Maybe we all need to add an extra element to our dating etiquette FROM THE VERY START: A written policy stating your texting and communication etiquette, stating how you handle things, grace periods, your negotiables, your non-negotiables, i.e., your boundaries. I know it sounds cold and calculating, but there is nothing wrong with setting boundaries for communications, and there's no better way than to put it in writing. There is so much confusion in human relationships! TH-cam and the rest of the Internet are full of anguished testimonials demonstrating that.

  • @tanya2700
    @tanya2700 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect video for me right now! Spot on, massive huge thank you!

  • @CleonAlleyne
    @CleonAlleyne 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! This gives me the answers to how I feel most of the time with the friendship with a good friend.

  • @insider235
    @insider235 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are a good man and a good communicator

  • @shirleygonzales5284
    @shirleygonzales5284 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for all your love and wisdom. I've been listening to you for a while, an you have helped me out a lot. I had to set my boundaries. I love that honor there boundaries.

  • @PamelaWildman-Williams
    @PamelaWildman-Williams 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Excellent. Initially i wanted if this fits with Christian ethos - and for me it does! This gentleman is teaching us wisdom. How to guard ourselves. I haven't heard anything that purports to nastiness at all. Ghosting is so very very cruel. Mercy is not about allowing someone to rip our hearts apart with feelings of no meaning to life - i see explaining our actions if required without nastiness. So far this is good sense. Im very grateful x

  • @DeepThinkersClub
    @DeepThinkersClub ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Kenny, I think some people are not very deep, so if you talk about something deep, and their schema can’t process the info, they go into brain fog 😶‍🌫️ and they just can’t respond at that point. I have found this to be the case a lot! 🤓

    • @matilda4406
      @matilda4406 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True. But it shows that they are not at his level. Not really an equal yoking and values are not aligned.

    • @DeepThinkersClub
      @DeepThinkersClub ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@matilda4406 Yeah, plus the energy is off. Getting on the same frequency is super rare too.

    • @matilda4406
      @matilda4406 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DeepThinkersClub yes.. sigh..

  • @yvettelafleur17
    @yvettelafleur17 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much❤ ,our childhoods were the same Was ghosted and it hurt so much but because of my recovery knew my reactions were past trauma Ive decided no contact same situation I choose to protect myself ❤

  • @Mamabear497
    @Mamabear497 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you, I've been on the journey to heal my inner child for my son who is three months old,❤❤❤

  • @joea1377
    @joea1377 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I analyze relationship dynamics just like. It's nice to know I'm not alone. Thanks Kenny! P.S. my response to the ghoster is going to be nothing because they treated me like I was a nothing and made me feel like I was a nothing 🤬

    • @tabletalk33
      @tabletalk33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That's how I handle it. Nothing = nothing. Fine. I'll go on about my business. God knows I am a busy man! I don't have time for mind games!

  • @DeniseLavoie-y3t
    @DeniseLavoie-y3t ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing! I wish i knew all of this information before i met the past 2 narcissists i was involved with

  • @JOHNOGRADY-un2ft
    @JOHNOGRADY-un2ft 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Kenny ,your brilliant, love your well sculptured post. kind and warm thoughts from England😀

  • @patosborne2442
    @patosborne2442 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great advice! 💗 Thank you Kenny.

  • @John-zq2pg
    @John-zq2pg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting analogy on the feelings of intolerance when someone ghosts you. I’ve had tremendous trauma too even though I denied the magnitude of it. It makes sense when I meditate on it. Already subscribed! Thanks!

  • @ThePossumone
    @ThePossumone ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This is great
    It’s difficult as a Christian to follow this
    But it makes psychological sense to me ❤

    • @prithimadawson434
      @prithimadawson434 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree.

    • @CottonWoodBlues
      @CottonWoodBlues 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am a Christian too and I agree with you. I love the pychological aspect of it. But I always look at things from a Biblical perspective. After coming out of a really bad relationship in 2020 which I am still majorly damaged from albeit way better after making changes, I do agree that some of these things help to get with ones life on the rod to recovery after bad relationships. But having Jesus in my life was the biggest factor in my recovering.

    • @prithimadawson434
      @prithimadawson434 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CottonWoodBlues I was hurting when I was watching these videos and trying to understand things. But then I took the decision of walking by faith and not by my own limited understanding. I feel better. I’m happy I have Jesus.

    • @PamelaWildman-Williams
      @PamelaWildman-Williams 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you - I was hurting then I saw another Christian on board and gave me such comfort. We Christians are part of a family even though we don’t know each other. ❤️

    • @FaithfulandTrue777
      @FaithfulandTrue777 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jesus had discernment and said if they do not hear you, shake off the dust. We can bless and pray from a distance. Not playing games, when they show you're disposable​@prithimadawson434

  • @lightwinsoverdarkness
    @lightwinsoverdarkness 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thanks for sharing your insights and some powerful truths--love how you remind us that we are responsible for our own inability to have proper boundaries

  • @octobersky8694
    @octobersky8694 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now at over 40, I’ve finally begun to only look to people’s actions to determine who they are. Maybe it’s naive of me, however, this was a sad and difficult lesson to learn about people. There are so many disingenuous people.

  • @haihai5293
    @haihai5293 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy is the best I swear.

  • @nomadcarpenter8549
    @nomadcarpenter8549 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I feel like I resonate with your experience and outlook

  • @QuantumGal
    @QuantumGal 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was perfect! So helpful. So blunt. Thank you so so much!

  • @Jakilyn
    @Jakilyn ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I totally agree with having standards and boundaries. This may seem cutthroat to some, but if you really want authentic, genuine connections - it's necessary!

  • @MonicaMiller-fk8dn
    @MonicaMiller-fk8dn ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I did the matching thing with a client who waited a week to respond to each of my messages. I just decided to not work on her project until she got back to me. It took 5 times longer to do the project. When I finished, she wanted to scrap the whole thing and start again. By that time I already had accepted another client. Her loss! I would not accept a Narc back into my life. That's just asking for trouble.

    • @tabletalk33
      @tabletalk33 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This might work for you, too: Maybe we all need to add an extra element to our dating etiquette FROM THE VERY START: A written policy stating your texting and communication etiquette, stating how you handle things, grace periods, your negotiables, your non-negotiables, i.e., your boundaries. I know it sounds cold and calculating, but there is nothing wrong with setting boundaries for communications, and there's no better way than to put it in writing. There is so much confusion in human relationships! TH-cam and the rest of the Internet are full of anguished testimonials demonstrating that.

  • @Deb1650
    @Deb1650 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I need to remember that it is not what happens to me, it's important how I respond to it.

  • @angelesgutierrez8912
    @angelesgutierrez8912 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you, I had been looking for so many answers for quite some time and you are giving them to me. I really appreciate your videos.

    • @kennyweiss
      @kennyweiss  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome!

  • @jenniferpoitier
    @jenniferpoitier 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is so relatable to me. Thank you for this video.

  • @dougmcgregor7630
    @dougmcgregor7630 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow. Hi Kenny, My name ie Doug McGregor. I just stumbled across you today. Most impressed!!! 10 out of 10. Seriously. RESPECT

  • @jcontreras1736
    @jcontreras1736 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good advice and I have been disrespected lately so now I know where I stand 👍

  • @nicoleschmidt6226
    @nicoleschmidt6226 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with you 💯 percent. Been there done that! Their actions must match their words.

  • @melissa3986
    @melissa3986 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re so helpful. So glad I found your channel. Thank you! Going through this right now.

  • @nahidzeinali1991
    @nahidzeinali1991 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love you so much! You are the best. thanks

    • @kennyweiss
      @kennyweiss  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're welcome!

  • @lindaread9838
    @lindaread9838 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for being so transparent. And helping others on their journey to healthier relationships ❤

    • @kennyweiss
      @kennyweiss  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome!

  • @TNTLandino
    @TNTLandino 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    im currently 15 years olds and their was this Girl i liked for 3 years but didnt do anything. lately we have become friends and maybe more than that. but i saw a SWITCH in behavior she started pulling away response times LITERALLY took 1 day or more and so i started pulling away also because i am a vary ffast responder and long responses and i cant like ask someone something and then have them reply a day later just for me to respond in 5 min JUST to have the cycle repeat. and then she just ghosted me so while i was depressed i found this video VARY helpful and kept me on the right track and way of thinking. im aware im vary young in comparison to most people but thank you for the life long lessons in this video. turns out i missed a LOT more redflags then i thought

  • @jacquitaylor2256
    @jacquitaylor2256 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am so glad I found this, its like you spoke to me directly. Thank you so much

  • @nancybellantoni6099
    @nancybellantoni6099 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is so helpful. I need new categories and definitions