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Illustration shows woman sitting on bed with back turned for a story about why the silent treatment is harmful in relationships.

Man and woman chat at a table while holding hands

"They are the one that is deciding when the relationship will come back into connection. That's why it is harmful for the relationship, it's an imbalance of power."

  • Emotional pain
  • Reduced self-esteem
  • Feeling like they have no meaningful existence
  • A loss of control
  • Feeling rejected.

"It may be better to say to yourself, 'I've done what I can and I now need to turn attention to myself so I'm not tortured by this'."

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