no. not everyone wants to speak just because we want them to.

I find nothing wrong with 'silent treatment'. I take it as a hint to just leave someone alone.

Hehe...Same here....

I admit I do the silent treatment for a little while to regroup. I think its better than to say something in a fit of anger that will hurt someone.

Yes, people should be free to communicate with whom they want to communicate, not expected, manipulated, or coerced into communicating with people they find unpleasant or unhealthy to be around.

I agree and seriously if someone is going to freak out because you give them the silent treatment; how will they react to a real crisis?

All I know is that if a knife is involved then I am breaking out some bread and mayo......cause she will likely make me a sandwich.

Everyone here has very good opinions on this topic! Walking away or a cool down period to be addressed later when both are calmer is good advice!! But what isn't addressed is (prevention)! I read all of your introductions and that tells me of a possible friend here on mingle that might be a match if not then they are my friends and i expect no more than that!! But back to (preventing) this to escalate to a (cool down walk away) that to me is a future crisis situation! I used to have what i called the (nitro effect) Sit down with your spouse and outline how you feel that day or week to rectify the situation before it happens that you disagree with then compromise on a solution!! One way or another you or your partner knows if the other is listing and wishes for the relationship to continue or end! I know if its a relationship the person i'm with or if its control etc. that expected! Its (the cause and effect) that counts and not letting it escalate from the beginning. Money has always and will always be a negative breakdown for example Same as neglecting your spouses needs in a relationship! Even Sexual! Talk it out then decide if that is what you are willing to give or receive One more thing keep your discussions private "especially around Friends and Family"! I hope this isn't off topic but its the only way i will ever be in Any Relationship again! If ever!! I really think my time is over.

I agree with most answers on this discussion; Then there is a point when "THE SILENT TREATMENT" becomes a control situation! If you use the time as a (cool down) period avoiding a shouting match its ok! I've seen both situation in some people i've been friends using this mostly for (Control) over the other by denying conversation until they Win the Argument !! This is Childish and Controlling. Women and Men (or should i say boys and girls) use this in some way to Control the other! There is a "cool down" period - then there is the "i want my way" period ! Distinguishing between the 2 sometimes is tough but sooner or later the Motive is as plain as the nose on your face! If its discussed after the "cool down" period Then that's a relationship! If not its Controlling nomatter who is doing it !! Its all 50-50 to add up 100% in a relationship! People that use silence,money,sex,home and God Forbid Children in any way to control the other is not only Childish but Selfcentered and Selfish!! Work it Out, Don't just Work It!! Taking advantage of another in any situation is WRONG.

no. not everyone wants to speak just because we want them to.

I find nothing wrong with 'silent treatment'. I take it as a hint to just leave someone alone.

no. not everyone wants to speak just because we want them to.

I find nothing wrong with 'silent treatment'. I take it as a hint to just leave someone alone.

Thank You!! My (boy) days never happened, i grew up fast as a (Man) in a boys world. Even now!! Good Luck Awatersign!!

Here comes the reason for myriad of divorces in the world today. Nothing breeds divorce like the response above