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How do you get someone to stop talking to you?
Me and my 21 year old sister have been fighting on a verryyyy regular basis for as long as I can remember. EVERY little thing creates a stupid argument full of anger and frustration. So my mother suggested one day that I just completely stop talking to her and I felt really quite content at the end of the day. The more I didn't say, the less material she had to cause a stir.
But the only problem is, my sister is extremely immature and everytime I decide it's time to stop talking (I know, don't tell me that's not the way you work something out, I've tried absolutely everything!!) she goes into 'Let's play a game' mode. She'll try to say things to aggravate me, she'll ask me questions and stand there for a minute expecting an answer, she'll get super pissed off that I won't reply etc. It's really quite annoying coz she sees it as some sort of punishment but all it is is me getting less anxious and angry all day long sue to her behaviour. HELP!
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- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
Remain calm, be a zen master. When she asks you questions give a short answer in a calm voice and walk away. NEVER feed into her negativity. Kill her with kindness and always say things like, "I'm sorry, it seems like you're having a bad day. Is there anything I can do to help you?" If she says no or gives an unreasonable answer say something like, "ok I hope it gets better let me know if you need my help." Surprise the hell out of her by saying something SINCERELY nice like I love you, or I love those jeans where did you get them. This should throw her off her tantrum long enough for some positive conversation. If all else fails leave. Leave the room leave the house leave the neighborhood if you have to. You can explain that you don't want to fight with her and obviously your presence is making her upset so you'll just leave until she calms down. Always remain calm, never yell or say anything remotely negative. Lead by example. Treat her the way you want her to treat you even when shes a raging b%!$#.
Source(s): 4 sisters
