How to deal with a partner who has suddenly stopped communicating
Has your partner suddenly turned taciturn? Here’s expert advice so
you can rekindle your bond and understand what goes on in their mind.
Do you sometimes feel that your partner has emotionally shut down? That
the communication gap between you two is only growing by the day? This
is usually the case when one partner can’t relate with oneself or the
relationship anymore, as they are of the belief that the bond has run
its course. Does that really mean the end? Here’s what relationship
experts Shivani Misri Sadhoo, Pulkit Sharma and psychoanalyst Dr. Petra
Muller have to share with you, so you can communicate better with your
partner.
Stop chasing them
If your partner becomes unavailable, your primary reaction is to chase
them to open up. This approach can be counter-productive, as it can
drive the partner away. Be patient; give them their space and time to
feel that they’re ready to share their inner thoughts and feelings.
Calm down
Giving space needs to be combined with not fretting about what might be
wrong. It’s better that you don’t give advice or offer help, as you
don’t know what might offend your partner. Taciturn partners can tend to
become overly-sensitive about their feelings.
Connect by relating, not criticizing
Your aim is to rekindle the romance. Therefore, if you complain about
the lack of communication, then it’s going to make things worse. Talk
about the things you like, your common interests rather than the lack of
dialogue in your relationship.