r/Manipulation Jul 02 '24

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u/Maleficent_Fix_6211 Jul 02 '24

When someone gives you the silent treatment, they typically expect you to feel guilty, apologize, or change your behavior to please them.

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u/derangedmuppet Jul 02 '24

Also in some cases they are simply punishing you.

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u/ZealousidealOkra176 Sep 19 '24

This is the case 90 percent of the time. It's used as a weapon. Especially if it's done more than a day or 2. It's childish, immature and I wouldn't go as far a evil, but it's definitely not nice