❓Do you do any of these? ❌Giving the Silent Treatment as Punishment If you find yourself giving your partner the silent treatment, it’s likely because it feels like a way to punish them or regain control when things feel overwhelming. You might have grown up feeling unheard, and now silence feels like the only power you have. But instead of solving the issue, it just creates emotional distance between you and your partner. ❌Being Overly Critical of Your Partner When you constantly criticize your