16. You or your partner flat-out refuses to talk about important relationship topics

16. You or your partner flat-out refuses to talk about important relationship topics

Your partner can be closing down the lines of communication overtly or covertly. Direct or overt refusals to engage in discussions, such as "I don't want to talk about it" often contain an implicit threat to leave, get angry or punish the partner attempting to initiate the conversation. The situation can become more volatile or intractable, and depends on the personality and stance of the partners.

The person that refuses to talk can be motivated by the fear that if a purposeful conversation doesn't occur, distance and disconnection will occur and will jeopardize the foundation of the relationship, potentially destabilizing it and putting its survivability at risk. It's not unusual for one partner in the relationship to be more acutely aware and sensitive to a loss of freedom and personal power, and the other to be more concerned about and stability of the relationship.

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Did You Know...

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Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.

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So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.

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Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.

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