Sometimes such a situation arises in relationships, when things said in words increase the complexity instead of solving the problems. At such times, silent treatment, also known as 'silent treatment', can improve your relationships. This is a method in which one remains silent while avoiding reacting to intense moments of emotions. However it is essential to adopt and understand it correctly because excessive silence can also create distance in relationships.
Understand the purpose
The purpose of silent treatment should not be to ignore or hurt anyone. Its real purpose is to calm stressful situations and create the right time and situation for conversation. When emotions are intense, the things said can sometimes give rise to misunderstandings. In such a situation, it is better to be silent for some time. During silent treatment, both parties get time to understand where the mistake happened, the root of the problem, and how to find a solution.
There are many benefits.
Adopting silence reduces the intensity of the fight and prevents the situation from getting worse, as well as both parties get time to think and understand their mistakes. Adopting silent treatment at the right time brings balance and maturity in relationships.
What is the right way?
Excess of anything is bad. Similarly, an excess of silent treatment is also not good, so it should be used thoughtfully and for a limited time. During this, make sure that you are not punishing the other person with your silence, but giving yourself and him time to think. Also, if your partner has kept quiet, then you should respect him, give him some time and when he is in a position to talk, then discuss the problem openly. Try not to argue with him during that time, but find a solution by mutual consent.
Some precautions too
If you or your partner is adopting silent treatment regularly, then it can make the other party feel neglected. Prolonged silence can make the other person feel insecure and unnecessarily guilty, which can then lead to difficulties in reconnecting. A balance of silence and communication is beneficial as long as it opens the way for communication. Any problem in a relationship can ultimately be resolved through communication. Adopt the silent treatment as a strategy, but do not let it become a habit.
Silence is a peaceful solution.
Relationship counselor Shivani Misri Sadhu explains communication is the basis of any healthy relationship, but when one partner goes silent it can make the other feel neglected, hurt, or unimportant. Conscious communication always works to eliminate misunderstandings in a relationship, where both partners express their feelings peacefully without any interruption. But sometimes it is also okay to take a break and go silent. But it is also important to keep in mind that its duration should not be too long. This approach shows the desire to solve the problem rather than avoid it. Remember, silence is a peaceful solution, but open communication strengthens your relationship.
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