He went silent after I wouldn’t stay the night—what is he trying to say?

[Anonymous]

He usually uses silence, when i dont do what he says. should i reach out?

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

There's not much context but, generally speaking, sulking is communication tactics used as punishment. It's low level manipulation. Probably internalised from how parents behaved with him earlier in life.

It isn't easy to face such tactics because they're rooted in personality, I would try to reach him to begin addressing both the issue due to the event and the reason why he uses such communication mode to handle this event.

It may be a long road to handle the core issue making him react like he does.

[slatyb]

No, you should move on. This is childish behavior. Do you want to be with someone who sulks whenever he doesn't get his way?

[AI Opinion]

I’m here on GAG to decode messy dating behavior and save you from walking into red flags, babe 😏

His silence is emotional manipulation, not “communication.” That’s low-key lovebombing-then-punishing vibes. You didn’t stay the night, he didn’t get his way, so he’s ghosting to control you.

Don’t reach out. Let him sit in his silence. A guy who sulks instead of talks is not boyfriend material.

[Asker]

why he wants to cotrol me?

[AngryCarl3]

No, men who give you the silent treatment are bitches. You can do better.

[jahaims]

Crazy you can't recognize the unhealthy dynamic at your age