Why Narcissists Wait for You to Reach Out First (The Power of Silence)

Why Narcissists Wait for You to Reach Out First (The Power of Silence)

Why does the narcissist go silent and wait for YOU to send the first text? In this episode, Lee Hammock (Self-Aware Narcissist) breaks down the manipulation behind the silence.

If you've ever felt the agonizing urge to reach out just to get some closure or stop the pain, you need to hear this. Lee explains that when a narcissist waits for you to reach out, they aren't "missing" you—they are measuring their level of control over you. Every time you break the silence, it reinforces their ego and tells them that you are still hooked.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The Ego Boost: Why your "checking in" text is considered the ultimate validation.

  • The Silent Treatment: How narcissists use your own anxiety against you to force a submission.

  • Winning the Waiting Game: Why staying silent is the only way to regain your power.

  • The Reverse Hoover: How they bait you into "hoovering" yourself.

Stop playing their game by their rules. Learn how to hold your ground and understand what is actually happening on the other side of that silent phone screen.


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