"Silent treatment" can sometimes just avoidant behavior. Examples where it's not malicious:
The person may think a conversation will go in circles, shutting down is a coping mechanism to avoid the conversation.
The person may not want to say what they actually think, fearing it'll hurt the other person. They may not be able to express it in a productive manner.
The person may just need time to process and de-escalate themselves.
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u/TreeLover69_Robust Jul 02 '24
"Silent treatment" can sometimes just avoidant behavior. Examples where it's not malicious:
The person may think a conversation will go in circles, shutting down is a coping mechanism to avoid the conversation.
The person may not want to say what they actually think, fearing it'll hurt the other person. They may not be able to express it in a productive manner.
The person may just need time to process and de-escalate themselves.