Hi Morgon, I just broke up with my ex one week ago last saturday. She was giving me the silent treatment and then pretended like she wasn't, was taking space, or just thinking. These denials of her actions led to her gas-lighting me and acting like it was all in my head. In the times I was vulnerable, she projected insecurities onto me, manipulated me to the point of confusion, attacked my character, criticized me, and continuously tried to break me. By the end of just 3 weeks I significantly doubted who I was, even though I acted in the best intentions. In the end, I had to walk out of her room, leave, and not turn back.

The silent treatment is an awful way to deal with things. It often leads to other emotional abuse. Many people here have mentioned it is one of the worst things you can do. I do believe that to be the case with your boyfriend. With the silent treatment; instead of putting your best foot forward, you coldly detach and let the other who cares about you to fight with themselves in their own head. It is a really bad way to deal with things and is emotionally abusive.

I hope you find a solution in this matter.