Blocking someone in Gmail typically sends their emails directly to the Spam folder, but it won't prevent them from sending messages. If you've already blocked your ex-narcissist, and their emails are still going to your Spam folder, here are a few additional steps you can take to further minimize their messages from reaching you:
Mark the emails as spam: When you receive an email from your ex-narcissist in the Spam folder, make sure to mark it as spam again. This action will help Gmail's filtering algorithms recognize similar emails as spam in the future.
Create a filter: You can create a filter in Gmail to automatically handle emails from a specific email address or domain. Here's how:
a. Open Gmail on your computer. b. In the search bar at the top, click the drop-down arrow (downward-pointing triangle). c. Enter the email address of your ex-narcissist in the "From" field. d. Click "Create filter." e. In the next window, you can choose what to do with the emails from this address. You might want to select "Delete it" to automatically delete their messages or "Skip the Inbox (Archive it)" to move them directly to the "All Mail" folder. f. Click "Create filter."
Unsubscribe (if applicable): If the emails from your ex-narcissist contain an unsubscribe link, you can try unsubscribing. While this might not completely stop the messages, it can help decrease their frequency.
Avoid opening or replying to their emails: Opening or replying to their emails can indicate to Gmail's filters that the messages are relevant to you, potentially affecting their spam classification.
Use email filtering settings: Check your Gmail settings for any custom filtering rules that may affect emails from this specific address. If you find any, make sure to adjust or remove them.
Remember, Gmail's spam filters continuously learn from your actions, so consistently marking unwanted emails as spam will improve their effectiveness over time. While these steps can help reduce the visibility of messages from your ex-narcissist, keep in mind that blocking and filtering might not completely stop them from attempting to contact you through other means. If you feel unsafe or harassed, consider involving relevant authorities or seeking support from friends, family, or professionals.