Silent treatment

It's true that remaining silent will prevent a person from saying things that could harm or ruin a friendship but by remaining silent, it also sends a message directed at the feelings of the other person. As you've found out, the fallout from the silent treatment can have a similar effect as speaking out in anger or when hurt. If it's a real friend, it's better to risk saying something. Discussing differences may be possible. You never said what prompted giving this person the silent treatment. If something was said by this person and you just cut off communication and then decided to forget about it, it's likely that they haven't forgotten. The silence hurt them as badly as any words could have. I have been married for 37 years and there are times when remaining silent is prudent but a lengthy duration of the treatment is not in the best interest of the relationship.

I think sometimes we can act out in emotion so i can understand not wanting to talk right away, but its important to discuss things and talk them out with friends or lovers to be able to build a stronger bond and taking a little time can help u not express so much with anger, because sometimes it can change the way something sounds to other people. Its a very sad thing to lose a friend, im sorry things went the way they did

Well leaving it be for a while may be all you can do. Over time it will work out or you will find a friend to replace this one in your life.

It is not a bad idea to walk away from an argument, before it gets out of control. Proverbs 6:20 says; 'Where there is no wood, the fire goes out, And where there is no slanderer, quarreling ceases' So silence can be a good thing - but refusing to calmly talk out problems is not the way to go. Jesus made the following recommendation: “If, then, you are bringing your gift to the altar and you there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar, and go away; first make your peace with your brother, and then, when you have come back, offer up your gift.”?—Matt. 5:23, 24. But do it privately, and to make peace. “.. go lay bare his fault between you and him alone.' Matthew 18:15

Silent treatment is not good unless you both do not want to talk to each other. You can both talk again when you are ready to talk to each other. But when someone tries to start the conversation, it is good to answer even if you do not feel like talking so they will know you are not mad at them. If your friend was near you, you can buy a sorry card or make a sorry card then buy a chocolate and give it to your friend or deliver to their home. When your friend reads the sorry card and eat the chocolate it will mean she is not mad at you and she has accepted your apology. Good luck.

Childish, abusive and passive aggressive behaviour especially if the other person has no idea what they did wrong. Tell them what they did wrong and then distance yourself dont just ignore them and leave them to play detective as to what they did wrong. It can contribute to people developing anxiety issues by the way.

It is considered to be abusive, but it kind of depends on how long it goes on. It is better to stay silent than unload with anger and vitriol in my opinion.

Advice that I have read about on Twitter is that being silent is better since if you show the person that the words that they use meant to harm you will not have effect if you do not answer them in the same mean way since you give them power to harm you. Silence is golden.

Well, as a person with anxiety, I can tell you it kind of messes me up when someone is cold to me or gives me the silent treatment. I also get a lot of anxiety talking about something that bothers me. I don’t think is great to give the silent treatment. You should try to comunícate with your friend and be honest about needing space to think about your feelings, rather than just disappearing.