The silent treatment spoke volumes

The silent treatment spoke volumes

Why it matters: Anyone who's received the silent treatment knows it hurts -- but the behavior can actually harm perpetrators too, as they "end up living in a constant state of anger and negativity," according to Purdue University psychology professor Kipling Williams. Instead, Yale University psychology professor Margaret Clark says that in most cases (barring abuse or long-term silence), those on the receiving end should tell the offending person how they feel and try to resolve the conflict: "It often feels better to engage in a conflict than to feel shut out completely." -- Cathy

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