just woke up from a much needed sleep.

received email from someone who I was worried about.

a lot of things came up that seem like--ok distraction here so that this other news could sound a lot worst if delivered alone. But the distractor information provided cover for the other information that could be a target of arguing and too much discussion. Cover first by attacking with blaming and defensive response will make more important information escape much discussion and examination.

Have you ever seen this behavior pattern instead of the silent treatment?