 Free reasons why the narcissist is ignoring you, when they refuse to take notice of you, when they fail to consider you, when they disregard you intentionally, when they make you feel like you don't exist, they will avoid replying to your texts or answering your phone calls. If they see you in person, they will avoid eye contact. They will act as though they don't see you, and there are reasons why they are doing this. They are doing it deliberately, and it is in response to something. They are narrow-minded people, who focus on insignificant things, things that you may not even be aware of. They have an undue concern for trivial matters, which often results in spiteful behaviour. They can become very mean and generous and grudging. So here are three reasons why the narcissist is ignoring you. One, punishment. When the narcissist ignores you, it's often a punishment. They are punishing you for something you did or didn't do, but as I said, it may be something that you're not even aware of. The narcissist will punish you for being more attractive or more successful than they are. It's usually because they're envious of something, even if it's just your positive attitude, and they want to take it away from you, so that they can feel better about themselves. When the narcissist ignores you, they're also trying to project their emotions onto you. The narcissist ignores people as the result of a narcissistic injury, where they feel worthless and insignificant. So following this injury, they will then try to make you feel the same way. However you feel around a narcissist is likely to be how they want you to feel, and it's also likely to be a reflection of how they feel. It's very difficult to hold your own separate thoughts and feelings when you are around someone who is as dominant and controlling as a narcissist. Two, testing. When the narcissist ignores you, it may be a test. They want to see how you're going to react to it. They want to see what you're going to do. They're hoping that you will just cave in and do what they want. To get their attention, to win them over, they're manipulating your emotions. They want to see what you're willing to do to get them back. They want to see how much it affects you, because to them it defines their worth. It tells them how special and important they are, free. They want something. Whenever a narcissist says or does something, it's usually because they want something from you. When they ignore you, it's no different. They want something. They want to get your attention. They want you to chase them. If you don't, it will cause a narcissistic injury and they will get very angry because when they ignore you, they want a reaction. Your reaction makes them feel special and important. It makes them feel like they're wanted by someone, as though they have a useful purpose. Let the narcissist ignore you. Don't waste your time trying to get them back. You shouldn't have to beg for someone's attention. Their behaviour should reveal their true character to you. They are not to be trusted. Narcissists are very insecure people. They feel weak and powerless, especially when they are around you. Because they feel inferior to you. So naturally they will want to see what they can get away with. They will try to cross your boundaries. They will try to make you feel small. They will try to make you hand your power over to them, so that they can have power over you. And they will often do this through ignoring you. But do not give them the reaction they're looking for. Do not validate their illusion. The reaction fuels them. It gives them narcissistic supply. Instead of giving your power away to the narcissist, empower yourself by realising that you don't need them. They need you. And that is why they're ignoring you. Because they're trying to extract something from you. Thank you for watching. I hope this video resonated with you. Please like, comment, share and subscribe. If you would like to donate, my PayPal link is in the video description. Coaching Inquiries. You can email me at coaching.narc-survivor.co.uk. Thank you for watching and I'll talk to you soon.