Have you ever hurt someone and noticed that they did not yell, argue, or defend themselves? Instead, they simply went quiet. Their texts became shorter. Their enthusiasm disappeared. They seemed emotionally distant, even though you knew they were deeply affected.
Psychology says this reaction is far more common than most people realize. While society often assumes that anger is the natural response to emotional pain, many individuals respond in the opposite way. They withdraw, become quiet, and process their feelings internally.
