Narcissism Glossary

punishing by withdrawing affection

🥶 Punishment by withdrawal is the sustained pulling-back that follows a refusal — the eye contact ends, the words stop, the affection recedes.

Often seen in situations like these

You declined the request — and for days, no eye contact, treated as if you weren't there.

When this happens, try this

💡 Winning the affection back doesn't require retracting your standard or your no. Watch whether the coldness repeats until compliance arrives.

Type explanatory concept · Topic Words & behavior · Term Withholding Affection · Also known as Withholding Affection

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