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Silent treatment
Silence as punishment.
Cutting communication to make you pay for something instead of talking about it.
The signs
- /Silence after a disagreement, not after a busy day
- /You end up apologizing without knowing for what
Your move
One calm message that leaves the door open, then stop following up.
Example
"I can tell it upset you. I'm here to talk whenever you want."
Mini quiz
Which message illustrates "Silent treatment"?