Is it common to run into a Narcissistic ex-partner and have them show no reaction to you at all?

Answer 1

I wouldn't doubt that it is common. At least for them to show a REDUCED REACTION to you. It seems too easy for them to just wipe out from their memory whatever wondrous experiences you and they shared together or at least not to be focused on them enough for the N to care about you the way they once seemed to. Is it common to run into a Narcissistic ex-partner and have them show no reaction to you at all? Yes. If the narcissist dated you for attention and felt like you were inferior to him in the relationship, it's likely you won't get a reaction from him. Especially if the narcissist has enough attention from other, more superior people at the time you meet him. Also, it is more likely he will show no reaction if he dumped you. Superior has nothing to do with whether a narcissist shows reaction to you or not. The issue is that you never existed for him/her except as a source of narcissistic supply--when that supply is gone, you no longer exist for him/her again. It's true that if he's getting supply elsewhere that may make him feel good, but it has nothing to do with your "quality" as a person. Because to him/her, you were not a person at all. You're saying "show no reaction" but what do you expect them to do? Imagine if you treated someone as badly as a narcissist does. You can't or won't apologize. You can't smile and wave hello. So the "best" thing is to do nothing. To show nothing. Trust me, you wedged a knife into them when they saw you. Even it was a knife of guilt or conscience. Even if they didn't show it. If you see them again, you do nothing also. Show no expression except one of happiness. Success is the best revenge. That will bother your ex much more than even hating them.

Answer 2

Yes, it is common for narcissistic individuals to display indifference or lack of reaction towards ex-partners as a way to maintain a sense of power and control. They may also focus their attention on new sources of narcissistic supply rather than expending energy on past relationships.