Having a Communication Withdrawal
- This is the first sign of a failing relationship. You no longer want to talk or listen to your partner or the other person to avoid dealing with conflict. You have that feeling that it would still be useless if you try to explain your side of the story. You possibly do things on your own and you begin to hide some information to avoid any discussion. You tend to hide your feelings whenever you feel hurt, lonely or problematic over some matters. You tend to withdraw from places, areas, topics or jobs that may eventually lead to a conversation with that person. For instance, couples who pretend that they felt tired every time they go home from work or an employee who sends e-mail questions to his boss instead of asking it personally may have this H-sign in their relationship. Other significant indications may include “making excuses to go out, having a frowning or a sad face, easily gets bored, or starting to look for others company.” You no longer have that feeling of enjoyment when you talk or work together. You are no longer interested to know about the things that are happening to your partner’s life. You now start to lose connection with each other.