Would you say it's very immature of a person who ignores or give you the silent treatment for over two weeks? Does that show that that person has a trouble with communicating their feelings?
2006-07-05 09:16:32 · 4 answers · asked by iwannano 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Definitely!
The silent treatment is punishment and manipulation.
They don't know how to let you know assertively that you have either not done what they wanted you to do or you have hurt their feelings in some way. Either way, they are getting back at you.
Try not to be too harsh with them though, because in reality, most people have this same problem at some time or another.
Labeling this person as childish is not going to help them to handle a similar situation in the future any better. 98% of adults don't know how to communicate, yet we condem others for the very same things that we also do. When we treat ourselves and others more gently, we all benefit.
I'm not suggeting being a doormat for someones' ignorance, but we can treat them the way we want to be treated under any and all conditions.
You can ask them if there is anything they need to talk over with you and if they do, great and if they don't, there is nothing more that you can do. You have no control over their actions.
The ball is in their court.
If you knowingly have done something to them, even if you didn't mean it the way it came out or appeared, you owe them an apology / explanation.
In "any" situation, all involved contributed to whatever is happening. Sit back and take a really good, honest look at what part you played in this and go from there.
It's not about who's right it's about what's right.
2006-07-05 09:39:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I would say that they are too wrapped up in being right, which is why they are continuing the silent treatment. If this is a spouce or partner, then I say point blank tell him...either we talk and work this out, or I'm done...I mean, don't you feel worthy of working things out? Doesn't the relationship warrant resovling things? I wish you luck..personally, I would not tolerate someone ignoring me for two weeks....
2006-07-05 09:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by Sharlala 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the situation, it could be either mature or immature. If that person attempted to talk to you about the issue and felt that you weren't receptive, then perhaps they're trying to keep things from escalating. On the other hand, the silent treatment also tends to backfire and inflames a situation worse. Maybe you need to adjust your attitude as well and attempt to communicate in a more honest, sincere manner with this person.
2006-07-05 09:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by cgspitfire 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the silent treatment is another expression of anger. anyone holding that much anger for two weeks isn't demonstrating that s/he has the emotional maturity to soothe themselves or resolve issues with whom s/he is angry with.
2006-07-05 09:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by Cassor 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋