How do you deal with people who refuse to talk about an interpersonal problem? I am getting silent treatment.?

Answer 1

Take their advice but make sure that you do inform them that you're ready to talk at any time now. Extend acts of kindness towards them and don't worry whether or not they're going to view them as acts of apology. The more you give and contribute to this person without question or thought of reciprocation, the better this relationship will get. By their silence, they're too upset to even deal with you or that's the image that they want to portray at the time. As you're kind to them, gradually this will break their anger down to a point of saying "Look that was really nice but what you did before was terrible" and then you'll be free to talk about it. Make sure you never blame them when you get there! Congratulations.

Answer 2

Maybe you need to approach them about the problem at some other point in time. Perhaps they will be more open if you can think of another way to address the problem.

Be friendly about it i suppose, look up some books on communication to discover how to effectively communicate, there are lots of different strategies you can do.

Like in nursing textbooks, they give scenarios and show you what the outcome would be with one approach and then they demonstrate a more favourable approach.

So try approaching the topic in a different way.

I get this from time to time and consider people to be rude when they refuse to discuss issues.

Some issues are sensitive, so it can be difficult. I try to be calm but people just work me up and things.

Try writing a letter or email and invite them to discuss the problem. Try being nice while still asserting what the problem is, such as "thanks for reading this, i appreciate everything that is great about you but also there is this issue between us that i feel needs to be addressed. The conflict is frustrating for me, it would help if we could chat about this and come up with some solutions"

Good luck

Answer 3

The nature of your question is rather general and hence, you'll mostly get general advice. If the problem doesn't involve you, you shouldn't interfere and meddle in it. If the problem does involve you and you are getting the silent treatment, I say give it a few days. Let the other person cool down. If he/she still doesn't want to speak to you, try writing a letter to explain your point of view.

Most importantly, keep calm and try to understand the other person's point of view.

Answer 4

People won't confront difficult issues. It's their failing not yours. If you persist they could turn nasty, like a frightened animal. Maybe coming at it from a different direction could give results. However, being persistent will only isolate you as people wont be able to handle it. The more intelligent can address issues with an open mind, which is how we do resolve difficult issues such as the Irish conflict. Seek out someone that is intelligent.

Answer 5

Humans beings all have their own unique personalities and natures. Some people need to talk about things. Some work them out in thier own mind.
Alcoholics Anonymous has a saying.
"If it doesn't make the hurt "worse", make amends."
(Or make up for it). Don't force it, because you might make it worse.

Answer 6

The problem may be your response to other people. Most people want someone to listen to them, not give advice. It takes two to communicate and it may not be the other person causing the problem here.

Answer 7

actions speak louder than words, do what you can to make the situation better without words and respect other people's rights not to talk

Answer 8

It is your problem that you are wanting to talk about with them or theirs you are wanting to talk about with them.

Maybe they do not want to talk with you about yours or theirs is none of your business and do not want to talk about it with you ..

Answer 9

What was the question????

Answer 10

JUST DON'T TALK TO THEM .