Cause i find thats what i do alot of ?
2006-10-01 13:01:27 · 16 answers · asked by SWM 38 _4_ YOUNG GF 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I do.
2006-10-01 13:02:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tend to do this but not intentionally. I just withdraw to think things through or work through my feelings. It also allows me to cool off if necessary. The intentional silent treatment is very cruel and what my mother used as a means of control. I would never use this. Usually when I am quiet I tell the other person that I just need some time to myself.
2006-10-01 20:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by mad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the silent treatment comming from Me, the whole family knows IM passed pissed off. People try to make Me laugh and I give them either this blank expression or clentch My jaws and glare at them. They usually back away slowly. lol . I am a redhead, and usually speak My mind fully, but If I ever get really really quiet...thats the time to watch out.
2006-10-01 20:06:10 · answer #3 · answered by Enigma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be used for good or evil....:)
If someone keeps yelling at you and insulting you over and over they just want you to interact with them to give them something/anything to fuel the fire. So the use of the silent trtmnt in that case is effective as they will eventually give up..the fire will burn out, if you will.
But when someone is wanting to have a reasonable conversation with you and you refuse to participate by not talking that is called "withholding" and that is a form a verbal abuse. It is a way for you to win and not be their equal because you refuse to participate. You think you win but in the end you lose because no woman/man will put up with that for too long.
Wow...I totally got into that answer...You can just call me DOCTA Pink!
Much love - PP
2006-10-01 20:06:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ponderpink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silent treatment .. not a good idea. Communication is the key. Good Luck! :)
2006-10-01 20:04:24 · answer #5 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find the silent treatment is passive-aggressive and childish so I try not to do it. I try to talk things out.
2006-10-01 20:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by MUD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I think it is nothing more than avoidance. Anger is not a deadly sin, that is why the good lord gave it to us. When we are angry be aware. It means that we feel out rights are violated, that we are doing more than we can comfortably do, our boundaries are being invaded, or that simply things are not right. Anger is your allie when you understand how to use it in constructive ways.
2006-10-01 20:13:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i also use the silent treatment until things calm down and we can talk, and not say something when i am angry that i may regret
2006-10-01 20:03:25 · answer #8 · answered by bosslady17872 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea the old silent treatment,that always works for me.
2006-10-01 20:14:39 · answer #9 · answered by julie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only when your 16yo. Communication is the key, if you need time to cool off thats one thing but you should always talk about what upset you.
2006-10-01 20:11:50 · answer #10 · answered by Casey M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do sometimes it really do work on people
2006-10-01 20:03:56 · answer #11 · answered by mia_janelle20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋