The Psychology of Silent Treatment
What happens when someone you love goes quiet—not for peace, but for power?
In this deeply human exploration, we unravel the silent treatment not just as a behavior, but as a psychological wound. We trace its origins in childhood, its use as both defense and control, and its evolution into emotional withdrawal that can define entire relationships. From the quiet tension in long-term partnerships to the ghosting of friendships and the cultural scripts that teach us to silence ourselves—we hold space for all of it.
This isn’t just about silence—it’s about survival. About how the unsaid shapes us. About how the absence of words can feel louder than screaming.
Whether you’ve been on the receiving end, the one who’s gone quiet, or both… this is for you.
Chapters include:
Where It Begins: Silence in Childhood.
Silence as Control, Defense, and Unspoken Pain.
The Many Faces of the Silent Treatment.
How Silence Becomes the Language of the Relationship.
Breaking the Pattern: Learning to Speak Through the Pain
…and more.
Let’s talk about what nobody talks about. Let’s finally give silence a voice.
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