2007-01-27 11:14:09 · 13 answers · asked by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
That's a pretty dumb way to maintain a relationship. When there is a problem it should be discussed in a civil manner. Open comunication is very important. Every minute of anger is a minute that's gone from your life and you can't have it back. My preference is to focus on creating pleasant memories. I try to resolve differences quickly in my relationship in order to stay on track.
2007-01-27 11:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I've used that in the past. I'm rather quiet about my feelings anyway, so sometimes, it "works" for me, depending on what one means by "works." (In this case, I mean having them eventually drop the issue or the communication of that moment.) Unfortunately, I've learned it does me more harm than the person I'm being silent to. In some cases, if I have no stakes in that person, I'll still use it; for instance, if it's an annoying person at the supermarket who won't stop thinking I'm their personal shopper. But if it's someone who has a discernible impact on my life, I'm training myself to bring up things, when I'm ready. The silence only hurts me, otherwise.
2007-01-28 12:24:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is what I'm good at, giving a silent treatment and it always work. You should try.
2007-01-27 19:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by linda c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not too good at the silent treatment - maybe because it doesn't work
2007-01-27 19:19:15 · answer #4 · answered by T Time 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and it never works and really makes you look like a fool. You start aligning yourself with other people to leave the other person out. I've learned from experience that it is childish and makes you look super stubborn. My advice is to try your best to resolve your differences and be more open towards other peoples diversity.
2007-01-27 19:25:02 · answer #5 · answered by cap3382 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and no. It pissed off my friend to the point she didn't want to talk with me for a long time. I was realy ticked off with her first for embarrassing me in public. However, my silence treatment did not make it right. It is actually childish. You should just be open about your feelings.
2007-01-27 19:22:51 · answer #6 · answered by F T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
My fiance kept telling me he would be home from work shortly, and he would stay and work or talk to friends, and not show up for an hour.
Well, last night he made dinner and I told him I woulld come out to the table. He kept asking me to come out and I kept saying yes. Well, he finished his dinner by himself.
Then I asked him if he liked eating his dinner by himself and he said no. I then said "Now you know how I feel when you don't show up when you say you will."
It Worked.
2007-01-27 20:25:31 · answer #7 · answered by frenchie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've tried but i simply cannot. I'm not that type of person, I'm probably just too communicative. besides i like to clear things up rather than to sit and be angry. usually when I'm angry or happy (doesn't really matter) everyone knows that.
2007-01-28 05:26:48 · answer #8 · answered by Top_secret 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband does that. It makes me even more angry. In fact, it makes me want to smack him with a ball peen hammer. No, it doesn't work.
2007-01-27 20:12:24 · answer #9 · answered by oh kate! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes and yes. works on guys all the time.
2007-01-27 19:17:20 · answer #10 · answered by Christy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋