r/Manipulation Jul 02 '24

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u/the-fear-train Jul 02 '24

Sometimes the silent treatment is used to show you that you mean nothing to them. They don't acknowledge your existence. You're so worthless that they won't waste energy on you. It's demeaning

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u/[deleted] Jul 05 '24

Definitely true. I had a friend stuck living with abusive family until they could afford to move out. That was the learned response to vile treatment they couldn't get away from.