Stonewalling is when someone completely shuts down in a conversation or refuses to interact with another person. This is a state where the person stonewalling is either confused or shocked by a conversation or a set of questions.” Another term used is “silent treatment!”
Signs of Stonewalling: •They walk out in the middle of a conversation without warning or explanation •They refuse to talk about or give reasons not to talk about an issue •They dismiss your concerns •They engage in passive-aggressive type behavior •They change the subject or make accusations to avoid an issue •They give you the silent treatment, avoiding nonverbal communication such as making eye contact with you •They have a hard time admitting when they are wrong, no accountability!!!
Are you a stonewaller? Do you know why this is a defense mechanism for you? How do you react to a stonewaller?
