However, when silent treatment is extensive and accompanies other forms of abuse such as yelling, threatening you, jealous accusations, attempts to isolate you from family or others, exerting financial control, or blaming you, you may want to ask yourself if this relationship is truly in your best interest.However, if silent treatment is often used and intended to control you, behave in ways that reflect your autonomy rather than doting on their reaction. If it rarely occurs, you may want to ignore it. Even if you contributed to hurting your partner’s feelings, how they respond is their choice. Be aware of any tendency to blame yourself, respond with anger, or plead.Emphasize your interest to hear how they feel: “I could tell you’re upset and I would like to hear what is upsetting you.” You may want to let them know that you recognize they are upset, that you can’t read their mind, and that you really wish to work on the conflict. Acceptance with inquiry: It’s important to remember that whatever the other person is feeling, their reaction is about them.
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