The article delves into the cycle of suffering perpetuated by the silent treatment in relationships. It explains the interdependence of the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination to highlight how the behavior is conditioned by ignorance, mental formations, consciousness, name and form, the six sense bases, contact, feeling, craving, clinging, becoming, birth, and old age and death. The article emphasizes the importance of developing self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills to break the habit of using the silent treatment as a means of control or communication. It suggests strategies for breaking the cycle at each point in the dependent origination, such as mindfulness, practicing self-compassion, seeking support, developing healthy coping mechanisms, modeling healthy relationships, and repairing past relationships. The article encourages the cultivation of a commitment to healthy communication and relationships to reduce the potential for further suffering.