Saw this in another thread and thought it was relevant here...not sure how to link to that post, so here's the quote:
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Originally Posted by threebyfate
IMO, the silent treatment is used to avoid: - The drama of breakup which sometimes, surprisingly includes the back-arse thought of not wanting to hurt someone else.
- It leaves the door open for future contact, in case they change their minds.
- It's also used as a form of manipulation, whether punishment or trying to get someone to do what you want, since the one who breaks first, is perceived to "lose". In the latter scenario, it's a lose/lose situation.
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What's funny about #1 here is that literally the last thing my SMM emailed me after his angry brain dump on how I could be a better person was to say "sorry for being overdramatic." And I thought too it was his way of leaving the door open...just in case.
Alpha, you're right in a way...it was somewhat of a time filler...I was so lonely...but I still fell harder than I should have.
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