Silent Treatment

Mum's at it again. The silent treatment. The best weapon in her arsenal. No banging of doors. No dumping of plates. No stomping. Just silence.

She only speaks a word.

"Yes". "No".

Or if she likes, some stinging comment.

"Do whatever you want".

It's so tiring. I try to go on like nothing's wrong. I try to talk to her. But it seems futile. I sleep.

In the morning, I ask her what's wrong, and she answers,

"You should know what's wrong. I don't want to say".

Well, so much for that. The war rages on.

Comments

Ganymede said…
Dem...

Sigh...

I think my mom is putting a front. Oh well.

Funny they get upset on things that doesn't matter to them. Humans...

*hugs
comes part and parcel of the whole affair, i think. here's a hug if you need one. i kept it unopened in the jar just in case you just like to look at them.

[*hug]
Anonymous said…
Dear,

Don't feel guilty for failing as a mind reader or controller.Cant do anything.If she keeps giving you the silent treatment every time your relationship hits a bump in the road, and you've made it clear that you're receptive to hearing their perspective, then maybe the relationship is better off silent.
Time heal.....

Love and hug,
SK
Derek said…
I suppose it's time for another round, since the last one was almost 3 weeks ago.

I know it's very loving of u to make the decision to stay in KL for her, and I know it's selfish of me, but it would be nice if i can go visit u in Bangkok or Jakarta or better still, here.

*hugs*
KopiSoh said…
Hang in there, try to ride this silent wave out, it is hard but like all things this phase too shall pass. Just continue to treat her with love and respect, mothers are humans too, subject to making errors. Just hang in there, ok?
Anonymous said…
no one said it would be easy, you're all she has, remember, its not about accepting what you are, its understanding who you are..
Magus Young said…
Silent treatment..silence has won many wars...

I empathize ...

Stay strong, stay silent i guess...

Bloggie Hug

A
Apollo n Hermes said…
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Apollo n Hermes said…
Give her some time and she will know you still her lovely son...

I agree with Derek, take a rest and try to go for a trip maybe better.

need any thing just let me know...

Hugs...
Janvier said…
Each of us gotta handle it our own way...but here's to you pulling through each one.

Keep you eye on that glimmer of light that says, "One day."
Anonymous said…
La Mama drama...

i have my fair share as well...

'chec ngan hoi chec ngan pai'

sabar ye kawan...

cheers :)
MrBunnyBan said…
Ooooooh. Utterly unfair strategy. Haiz...

Just continue being nice to her irregardless, that's the best counter strategy. It can't be helped.

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