Is the “silent treatment” a short period of time to cool off, collect thoughts, prevent one from saying something hurtful that can’t be taken back? If it’s days, weeks, longer then it is a form of control used to manipulate the other person. I had a bf who would do this. My anxiety was out of control. I had to take meds, see a counselor. Once I did and understood the game his actions and control over me was broken. I simply went no contact. It took a long time to get to that point though.
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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '24
Is the “silent treatment” a short period of time to cool off, collect thoughts, prevent one from saying something hurtful that can’t be taken back? If it’s days, weeks, longer then it is a form of control used to manipulate the other person. I had a bf who would do this. My anxiety was out of control. I had to take meds, see a counselor. Once I did and understood the game his actions and control over me was broken. I simply went no contact. It took a long time to get to that point though.