Like all kinds of abuse, silent rejection can impair a victim’s overall competence. In one experiment that asked participants to imagine that they would end up alone in life, ...

Silent treatment is a destructive response to conflict that only fosters increased tension. ... Subsequently, more than others, they may be quick to feel intense rejection and fear of loss.

This can occur, for instance, if you misinterpret your partner’s silence as “silent treatment” or their constructive criticism as “blame.” And, worse yet, see these as signs of an ...

Whether it’s with sheet cake or walls proudly displaying rejection letters, students and adults are finding a new joy in the word “no.” At the annual rejection party at Downtown Magnets High ...