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Originally Posted by nicoleflynn
He is CHOOSING to shut you out so therefore, it IS on purpose. If you go into verbal abuse online, or Patricia Evans, there is a list of abusive behavior; withholding is one of them; it is about power and control....a sick game.
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I would agree that you can't know without knowing the details.
A person on the autistic spectrum may withdraw and go into their own world. A person with PTSD may withdraw when they feel triggered.
It isn't always manipulation. That's why I'm asking the question.