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Old Jun 17, 2014, 10:04 PM
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The silent treatment, one of the most common forms of conflict within a relationship, especially a romantic one, is part of what researchers call the "demand-withdraw" pattern. It happens when one partner repeatedly approaches the other with a request, whether asking for attention or change—or giving criticism—and is met with avoidance or silence.

Frustrated by the lack of response, the person who made the demands makes more. The person who withdrew retreats further. "It becomes a vicious cycle," says Sean Horan, assistant professor of communication at Texas State University. "Soon you're no longer addressing the issue at hand. You start arguing about arguing."
Interesting article - on Wall Street Journal of all places!

How and Why to Ban the Silent Treatment from Your Relationship - WSJ
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Old Jun 18, 2014, 10:01 AM
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CantExplain, How true. Thanks for sharing.
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