The silent treatment

[Ellena646]

Hello there, my partner travels a lot so we have to rely on WhatsApp which isn't great but I find it's rife with misinterpretation, but I have noticed that he withdraws and goes silent if I say something that he disagrees with. I am not sure how to deal with this, but it seems to be a pattern... can anyone help/advise?

My best advice would be to talk to him about it, maybe when he's home and you can talk properly? Communication is key! I also think it's good to explain to him if you don't think his behaviour is OK. Texting/WhatsApp is terrible for misinterpretation I agree. But still, it isn't fair to give you the silent treatment, especially if you're apart.

I've been with my DP 10 years but I remember when we first got together (fairly young!) we were the same. Since we spoke about it years ago and both worked on it (and grew up!) our communication is 10x better and we don't seem to argue anywhere near as much now as we did back then.

Good luck I hope you can work it out together 😊 x

DropsofJupiter123 that is so encouraging, thank you x

My ex regularly pulled the silent treatment with me. It was his way with dealing with conflict or whatever was bothering him. I feel like this is okay sometimes but regularly it will begin to effect you and the relationship. So like the pp said talk to him about it, but I would keep note of how often he does it as I see it as a form of emotional abuse.

Sunnytwobridges thank you, I will do that x

Ask him / her.
Your silent, have I upset you, what did I say, how can we fix this?
If they still ignor you, then start looking to see if your willing to be treated this way or deserve better.