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When someone's not talking to you it can make you feel awful, especially if you're trying to have an emotional conversation. You might be caught off guard if things get heated and they refuse to talk. The important thing is to make some space for yourself and look after your needs. We'll walk you through how to interact with someone who's stonewalling to have a productive, civil conversation.
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- It's especially important to reach out for help if you feel like your partner is trying to punish you by stonewalling. This can be a sign of emotional abuse, but there are resources available. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org.Thanks
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- ↑ https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/avoiding_the_four_horsemen_in_relationships
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/stonewalling-and-gaslighting#what-are-they
- ↑ https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1038&context=familyperspectives
- ↑ https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-relationships/communication/5-communication-tips-try-your-partner
- ↑ https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1038&context=familyperspectives
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unified-theory-happiness/201909/six-ways-help-stop-the-abuse-silent-treatment
- ↑ https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-relationships/communication/5-communication-tips-try-your-partner
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/stonewalling-in-couples-when-you-or-your-partner-shuts-down#when-youre-not-speaking-to-them
- ↑ https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-relationships/communication/5-communication-tips-try-your-partner
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unified-theory-happiness/201909/six-ways-help-stop-the-abuse-silent-treatment
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/stonewalling-in-couples-when-you-or-your-partner-shuts-down#when-youre-not-speaking-to-them
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unified-theory-happiness/201909/six-ways-help-stop-the-abuse-silent-treatment
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