Does silence after an argument in a relationship works?

@annierose (19501)
Philippines
April 29, 2009 4:49pm CST
It was only this week that me and my boyfriend have a heated argument. We never argue that much before.Once we argue, we did everything to be ok again and understand each other. But what happened this week really cause us pain. I know I hurt him and he hurt my feelings too. We are both hurt.He send me email that he is never mad with me but just so sad with what happened and he not feels to chat. I also feel same. I not sign in to my messengers. I not send him email.I prefer to be alone.I don't know when will this last. But as of now, all I feel is sadness. There is not a day I did not cry because of missing him. Despite what I feel, I cannot feel that I am in a mood to talk with him again. Did you experience same with your partner? How did you deal with the hurts? I don't know what is the right thing to do or to say.
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@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
30 Apr 09
hmm I am always like this if we have argument, first it is because he will either yell at me or say some negative things makes me don't want to talk so I just remain silent. I think the silence will eventually break but it depends if each other or either of them start talking first.
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• Philippines
30 Apr 09
[b][/b]It's better to cool everything down before you talk again with each other, if you will talked during the heat of the moment it might severe the situation, angry words that cannot be taken back once said, give each other space and time to think, if you are both ready then you can analyze what really happen and the cause of the argument.
@flagella08 (5065)
• Philippines
4 May 09
i don't talk to my husband if im mad. but i don't also allow the night to be over when we are not reconciled yet. if you can solve the problem right away then solve it.don't waste time maybe tomorrow you will be with each other anymore or worse one will be out of your life forever. go talk to him girl! it would be now or never!
@Yori88 (1465)
• Philippines
30 Apr 09
Yes I had the same experience. I and my husband had this argument that lasted for a day. That was the first longest argument because we usually end an argument within few hours or before the night ends. I was silent because I also do not know what to say. I also do not know how to start it and I do not know what are the right words to say. I don't have the courage and I do not even have the right mood. I do not know why that happened but maybe that is a rest for both of us. That gave us the time to think. Finally I talked to him because I know I was the one at fault. Even if he has too he never make it hard for me to apologize. We hugged each other and we kissed as if there is no tomorrow. He loved me so much because he understands me. I also love him so much so I was the one who talked first. Time will help you get rest. But it is still your mind, heart and attitude that determines whether you will give up with the relationship or be together and be sweet again.
@larish (2191)
• Philippines
29 Apr 09
Yes, being silent after an argument can help you re-think/reassess on what happen between the two of you. I have experience the same thing when I have a big fight with my husband. We usually end up in ceasefire, which means we don't talk and try to be civil with each other (since we live in the same house). But we usually end up hugging each other on the second day. We both realize our mistakes and at the same time, realize that we love each other and cannot see ourselves with other spouse.
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@Manna02 (86)
• United States
29 Apr 09
I read somewhere that instead of argueing, you're suppose to go to bed mad because it won't seem as bad in the morning. I could never do that. If there is an issue that needs to be brought up, I need to talk it through with him and resolve it. He's learned that works better, too. When we were first married, there was one night of argueing where he just left and slept at his parents' empty house. I think that hurt me more than if we would have finished the arguement. I'm one that likes to come to a solution then kiss and make up. :)
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@mnk202 (338)
• United States
30 Apr 09
Hello, I have to say that from what I have been through sometimes its worth it to argue to get your points across and other times as much as it hurts and sucks not to talk at all can also be helpful. I have noticed that arguing can cause more pain and confusion then not talking at all, if things are meant to be they will work out but it may be time for both of you to have the quiet and cry and think as you need to. It can always be better when the worst argument happens to think before you speak that way more doesnt get said that you don't mean and it doesnt get worse. I am actually going through that right now myself and I guess I'd rather not speak right now and keep calm and have my time to do what i need to instead of making anything any worse and as much as it hurts I know arguing is only going to hurt worse because that is more pain for the both of us. Time apart can sometimes be a good thing and you can think alittle clearer sometimes.
@tosha33 (265)
• United States
1 May 09
I think that silence after a argument can be a good thing, Not only does it give you time to think about things, but it also gives the other time to let things cool down a little bit, After my boyfriend and I argue we usually are silent for a while to think about what we could have done to prevent it in the first place, and after a while we usually make up. After you both calm down go back to that day and think and talk about what happened and if there was anything you 2 could have done differ, to prevent the argument from happening. See if there is anything you can do to prevent it next time.
@assunta (25)
• Philippines
4 May 09
Silence may help, but only for a while. You can not just let it go unresolved. I guess after taking some time not talking about it, you should at least discuss it when the mood has cooled down.