Relationships are hard to start and maintain. When faced with a stressful situation, people usually respond to it in different ways. Usually, men don’t vocalize their feelings, but rather shut out from talking to their partners. Most women have been left confused and uncertain of what to do in such situations. Here are four ways to deal with such a situation the right way:
CommunicateCommunication is very key in any relationship. Let your partner know what you need from the relationship. However, most women forget to listen to their partners while in a relationship and that’s what brings silent treatment in most relationships. If he shuts you off, learn how to deal with him by listening to his thoughts and feelings to validate what could be wrong.
Give him spaceGiving your partner space in a relationship is very important. More so, you need your personal space to be able to gauge how the relationship is affecting you and your partner. If he doesn’t want to talk to you, giving him space will help him cool down and sort his problems.
Don’t make conclusionsIf your partner shuts you off, it doesn’t mean you have done something wrong to him. Therefore, don’t jump into the conclusion of thinking you are the cause of why he is shutting you down. Assuming you are the reason for his silence on you will only hurt you and make you feel guilty. Don’t be worried as he will definitely tell you what is wrong with him after he has cooled down and sorted all his issues.
Don’t badger himMost people don’t want to be disturbed when in a problem. If he shuts down on you and you go harassing him to tell you what’s wrong, this will only create more problems. He will not immediately tell you what’s wrong which will only frustrate you and make you create other issues. Just let him know you know all is not well and give him time to decide when to tell you.