Well, I mean, I can give people the silent treatment, but that’s not the reason why I do it. If I’m angry enough at someone to ice them out, I’m doing it for a good reason, most likely ...

You're giving people the silent treatment when you shut down to them, closing your heart and refusing to interact with them or acknowledge their presence. You act as if they're invisible ...

Schrodt has advice on how to break the bad habit of demand-withdrawal patterns like the silent treatment, including: Talk with your partner if you feel like you're beginning to give them the ...

As I listened, the question that lingered most was How could these people do this to those closest to them ... “Most people who start giving the silent treatment never intend for it to ...

In other words, the more you feed into their toxic habits (and give them exactly what they want), the more likely they are to keep weaponizing the silent treatment against you. 3. Be clear about ...