9 Different Ways Narcissists Lash Out at You
Another classical part of narcissistic relationships is the harm they cause.
Narcissists punish you if you criticize them, express a need, question their inappropriate behavior, or try to give them feedback.
Narcissistic relationships are a gift that keeps giving when it comes to punishment.
In a narcissistic relationship, there’s always a punishment hanging out there waiting to happen. One wrong move, and you will face their wrath.
Because vindictiveness is a classical part of the narcissistic pattern, it avenges ego injuries.
Let’s break this down.
They are punishing by withholding.
Now, this can play out in lots of ways, like the silent treatment, stonewalling, giving you short, abrupt answers, not telling you what they’re doing, and just doing it, leaving and doing their own thing with no communication, not being forthcoming with information, not being affectionate, or withholding affection or communication.
Some punishments might seem peaceful, but when you’re in them, they feel weird and tense, especially if other people, like kids or others…
