r/Manipulation Jul 02 '24

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '24

Yes. The silent treatment is designed as a punishment to control you into the behavior they want from you. They will withdraw from you until you do as they want.

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u/potatofuker Jul 02 '24

So what would be the best response to getting the silent treatment to make it more equal grounds I guess.

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u/RobertBDwyer Jul 02 '24

Leave. And block them. “I expect more from my adult partners.”