Silent treatment is one of the most common tactics people use after having a heated argument with their significant other. While it might seem like retreating, not talking to the other person and letting things cool off is the best approach, giving someone the silent treatment can have serious emotional consequences and can shake a relationship to its core.
It is a passive-aggressive method that leaves both partners frustrated and unhappy, although some might find it useful because they manage to avoid discussing important things in the heat of the argument. Relationship experts think otherwise. With that in mind, read on to find out 9 important consequences of silent treatment in a relationship and how to deal with it and preserve a healthy relationship, according to experts.
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My husband who happens to be a medical doctor would rather give me the silent treatment rather than resolve issues. He shouts me down when i try to talk and share how i feel. He does not listen and would constantly discuss our issues with his mom who always blames me and product negativity onto our marriage then wants to be close to my kids.
How does he expect things to get resolved? Does he not realize what he is doing to us? Is he done with the relationship because that is what I am reading from his actions. He also lies and has cheated on my before but I stayed which he even insults me for when he is angry. I believe he is a narcissist which i have said to him many times in anger but I don’t think i am far from the truth. I also believe his parents are narcissists as well.
Thank you for these useful tips about dealing with people, and understanding the different traits that are in people! It’s like a road map on the why and how of everyday life! Hopefully this will help!
“To prevent communication breakdown, experts recommend having an open dialogue with your significant other, really listening to what they have to say and empathizing with them. If you manage to listen and understand one another, you are on a sure way towards a healthy and thriving relationship.”
I give the ‘silent treatment’ because my wife, no matter how much I try to stay calm, has no intention of LISTENING to what I may want to say. I have suffered this trait of hers for decades. I have no option but to remain silent.
This is a no win situation if your spouse feels this is the correct way to get you to go her way. It’s a rap, because no matter what you are wrong in her eyes and you got to pay for making her feel this way.