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In this episode of Kyle Talks, we explore what to do when someone goes silent, resists, or withdraws from conversation. Silence is not always rejection, often it’s a defense mechanism. We dig into why people shut down, how pushing harder can backfire, and steps you can take to reopen dialogue in a balanced, respectful way. You’ll also learn how to detect defensive posture (in them and yourself), offer safer re-entry, and when to step back or set boundaries.
Key Topics Covered:
- Why silence or shutdown happens
- Nonverbal cues and defensive body language
- Why escalation makes things worse
- Low-pressure questions & apology bridges
- How to pause and revisit conversations
- Listening first, resisting the urge to defend
- Working through defensiveness
- When to walk away or set limits
Action Steps:
- Notice if someone shuts down in your conversations this week.
- If things get intense, pause the conversation and revisit later.
- After you talk, reflect on your defensive moments and what triggered them.
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