When we women give men the silent treatment, does it work in our favor or against us making things worse?
2007-02-27 02:49:16 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
it does a whole lot more than constantly yelling at men. they actually notice when we are NOT talking vs when are yelling they ignore it
2007-02-27 02:53:06 · answer #1 · answered by jacemo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd say that it doesn't really always work. Sometimes men are so oblivious that they don't even realize that we're giving them the silent treatment. Other men notice it, but figure that given enough time the woman will get over it. Either that or they're too passive for their own good. Then there's men that actually get it and try to ask what they did wrong and work for the relationship. But, they're outnumbered by the others.
2007-02-27 07:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by mgdaviesch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Against! All it does is prolong and argument. Just say what's wrong, so the problem can be resolved! I actually had a guy give me the silent treatment...I asked what was wrong (once. just once.) He told me nothing. So I proceeded to act like nothing was wrong, just the way he said. About 5 minutes later, he came to me to tell me what was bugging him. I asked why he didn't just tell me in the first place. That was the last time I got the silent treatment.
2007-02-27 02:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by karen p 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my case it works perfect. If I give my boyfriend the silent treatment for something, he apologizes and does everything I asked him. So It works in my favor. But for most, it varys, it really depends on the guy.
2007-02-27 02:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I, as a woman, feel that the silent treatment is an underhanded move, along the lines of intentionally using tears to get ones way. That's simply childish manipulation.
2007-02-27 02:53:46 · answer #5 · answered by Erin 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. Its a long drawn out and destructive way of making a point. Things are better off resolved quickly, and then get on with life ........dont waste it glaring at each other over the breakfast table.........whoever is in the right or wrong!!!
The real power is in taking the bull by the horns and resolving the issue.......then you have been proactive in doing something positive.
2007-02-27 02:53:10 · answer #6 · answered by just me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "silent treatment" is actually a form of abuse, and is destructive to any relationship. If the girl does this to you, she's in need of counseling and so are you.
Talk it out, people!
2007-02-27 02:53:33 · answer #7 · answered by Your Uncle Dodge! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never been able to master the silent treatment
2007-02-27 02:51:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the silent treatment has hold, but it must be applied correctly.
2007-02-27 02:51:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on who you are using it on I guess. If your guy likes peace and quiet then it probably won't work. Like mine, he will just be like...OK now I don't have to listen to her nag me. However if he is a people person and likes to communicate with others, Like my son...It works great. When my 12 yr old son tries arguing with me, I refuse to do it. I pick up a book and make like I am reading even if he is so noisy I cant really read the words. He eventually sees that he is getting absolutely no reaction and then goes to his room to think about what he did, usually followed by an apology. good luck.
2007-02-27 02:55:37 · answer #10 · answered by dmbraz1973 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No dork, "silent treatment" AKA Being a ***** doesnt work sorry, but holding out does damn it
2007-02-27 02:52:25 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋