They use silence to manipulate:
These types of people tend to seek their methods to make you see that you are always the wrong one, most use silence to make you feel bad and that you make the decision to make yourself feel guilty at that moment.
You just describe my ex lover,my ex lover is an emotional manipulator and uses this particular method to manipulate me emotionally...
it is good that you recognize what he uses to manipulate your emotions. it is up to you to be strong and get out of this toxic circle before it is too late.