We are taught that toxic relationships are loud. We picture screaming matches, broken plates, and dramatic tears. So, when we find ourselves in a relationship that is quiet, we assume we are safe. We tell our friends, “We never fight.” We think the silence is peace.
But as someone who writes about relationship dynamics, I can tell you that silence is often a weapon. There is a difference between the peace of contentment and the peace of a graveyard. A relationship where nothing is ever said is often a relationship where nothing is ever felt. If you feel lonely while sitting right next to your partner, you need to check for these nine signs that your “drama-free” quiet relationship is actually slowly suffocating you.
