"Iconic comedian Phyllis Diller's comedy centered around her relationship with her fictional husband, Fang. Included among the many pearls of wisdom she shared as a key to her successful marriage was, "We never go to bed mad. We stay up and fight!" This particular punchline delivers, intentionally or not, a sound piece of communication advice: Even in conflict, it is important to keep the lines of communication open."
"The silent treatment is anything but silent or subtle. The silent treatment, defined A recently published systematic review of research describes the silent treatment as a form of "deliberate communication avoidance...a common form of social exclusion that significantly impacts close adult relationships." Often, in the heat of an argument, an individual will choose to go silent, refuse to respond, and ignore or exclude the person with whom they find themselves in conflict."
Phyllis Diller's joke about staying up to fight underscores the importance of keeping communication lines open during conflict. Mutually respectful and honest communication is essential to relationship health. The silent treatment is a deliberate form of communication avoidance and social exclusion that significantly impacts close adult relationships. During arguments, individuals may go silent, refuse to respond, and exclude their partner, producing feelings of punishment, blame, rejection, and shutdown. The duration and effects of the silent treatment vary and can cause long-term harm. Not every pause is manipulative; intentional time-outs can provide space to reflect and de-escalate heated exchanges.
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