Silence can feel like punishment, but it often hides fear or overload. In this episode, I talk about what’s really happening when someone withdraws and how to stop taking every quiet moment as rejection.

I share how my husband and I learned to name our silences instead of resenting them — and how that single habit restored trust.

You’ll hear simple, kind ways to respond without chasing, blaming, or freezing: soft questions, clear boundaries, and a gentler inner dialogue while you wait. If someone’s quiet leaves you anxious or angry, this will help you interpret the pause with compassion and choose connection over control.

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