Why narcissists love dishing out the silent treatment, explained by a psychotherapist

Narcissists love the silent treatment

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Mental Health


Why narcissists love dishing out the silent treatment, explained by a psychotherapist

By Kathleen Saxton

8 months ago

6 min read

People with narcissistic personality disorder can have a devastating impact on the people around them – but what’s their most damaging behaviour? The silent treatment, according to psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton. She explains how to spot it and broach the subject successfully with the silencer.


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