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Erosion of trust
Silent treatment in a relationship can also cause the erosion of trust between partners. When one intentionally refrains from communicating, the other person might feel betrayed and start questioning the silent partner’s credibility and reliability. One might think that their partner has something to hide, causing them to doubt every aspect of their relationship and eventually distance themselves from an emotional and physical point of view.
As unaddressed issues pile up, trust and honesty in a relationship take a deep plunge. This distrustful environment can prevent partners from working towards a compromise and save their relationship. Recognizing the awful effects that silent treatment can have on the level of trust among partners is essential to reconnecting and restoring trust and honesty in the relationship.