113: Toxic Silence: How Unhealthy Quiet Can Damage Relationships
Say The Things
English - January 25, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsRelationships Society & Culture Education Self-Improvement communication connection friendship selfawareness understanding vulnerability Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this episode, I discuss the different types of unhealthy or "toxic" silences that can occur in relationships. These include avoidance silence, withholding information, the silent treatment, contemptuous silence and more. I explain how each of these silences can manipulate, punish, or exert control rather than facilitate open communication. I emphasize the importance of recognizing unhealthy communication patterns and calling them out in a constructive way so that we can improve understanding and strengthen relationships.