How to deal with the silent treatment in relationships

5. Set communication rules

This is the biggest rule in the book as it applies to this topic. At a time when you and your boo are both  calm, you need to set rules with him or her on the best practices of communication which should apply in your relationship.

If space during moments of anger/dissatisfaction works for both of you, then let that rule guide you unfailingly  through the relationship. If, on the other hand, a more conversational approach is what you favour, then go for it.