THE SILENT TREATMENT is a form of non-verbal, avoidant, and emotionally abusive (yes, abusive!) communication. It results in emotional pain by causing feelings of anxiousness and rejection, which can be damaging to the sense of security and trust that a person experiences in a relationship. If you are using the SILENT TREATMENT to communicate with your spouse, children, extended family members, friends, coworkers, etc. when you are feeling angry or hurt....STOP! The SILENT TR