ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Silent treatment

Silent treatment is when someone stops talking to you and won't listen to what you say. It usually happens when someone is mad at you and doesn't want to talk about it. It can feel really hurtful and confusing, because you don't know why the other person isn't talking to you or why they're mad. The best thing to do is give the person space to cool down, and then talking to them about why they're feeling this way.