Too often, too many people stay silent in response to mistreatment or upset. Regardless of whether the other person is your partner, spouse or friend, speaking up about issues that are bothering you is vital to healthy relationships. Below are five reasons why speaking up is so important: 1. Silence often leads to resentment. When […]
The Silent Treatment: How to Respond to Your Partner When They Refuse to Speak
There are few things more frustrating than the silent treatment. There are also few things more damaging to relationships. Many people believe that refusing to speak is better than saying something they’ll later regret. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Refusing to speak to someone is emotionally abusive and removes all possibility of solution. […]