What does it mean when someone stops talking to you when they get angry, according to psychology?

Getting angry with another person can be a normal situation, but when a person decides to cut off all communication for this reason, it has a mental health explanation. What does this action mean, according to experts in the field of psychology?

According to information provided by the Ok Diario website, specialists believe that silence can be a powerful and very damaging tool. Therefore, these types of situations clearly have repercussions for the other person in question. Additionally, a study from the University of Cambridge was tasked with identifying the impact of these types of decisions and the precautions one should take to avoid maintaining toxic dynamics in interpersonal relationships.

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For this reason, the following patterns can be seen in this process:

1- Silence and the particular way a person can protect themselves.

(See more: It's beautiful: the Colombian town that is nominated for Best Tourism Village 2025) 2- Practicing the silent treatment to try to manipulate or even exert control over others.

3- The emotional repercussions that silence can cause in the other individual in confrontation.

What should you do if you experience such a situation?

According to the aforementioned media outlet, if you witness this situation, it's important to assess how long the silence lasts and whether it's a pattern. If it's for a short period, it may be ideal to give the other person space to resolve their differences when the temperature of the conflict is low. If the opposite occurs, it may be necessary to set limits.

(See more: Take note: 9 jobs that pay in dollars and can be done from home) “That's when you have to work on assertive communication, which is key to dealing with these moments. Expressing how silence affects you and proposing alternatives to resolve conflicts can make all the difference,” OK Diario emphasized.

For all the above reasons, it is recommended that if complications arise, you seek professional help in the mental health field to identify tools for resolving situations that generate arguments.