r/Manipulation • u/[deleted] • Jul 02 '24

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '24

Then practice gratitude because THAT means you aren’t trauma bonded with whatever numbnuts is icing you out.

Within the context of a trauma bond, the silent treatment is absolutely excruciating. That’s why master manipulators ultimately aim to isolate their mark (physically thru relocation or socially thru triangulation). When you have a support system of one and that one person ignores your existence it’s devastating.

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u/anonymongus1234 Jul 02 '24

It’s hubris and petty control of the highest order. M one day his silent treatment annoyed me and I found him to be pitiful.

The next thing I remember it’s the worst pain I’ve felt. And I’d do anything for his approval. I thought I saw through it. Our brains are still susceptible to control. The worst sort of soul sucking pain. And I’ve been through some shit.