Silent Love ⟶

Communication theory suggests that silence is not merely the absence of noise, but a form of "non-zero communication."

| Feature | Silent Love | Silent Treatment | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Intent | To nurture, comfort, or connect | To punish, control, or avoid | | Emotional Result | Safety and peace | Anxiety and confusion | | Duration | Natural pauses in conversation | Prolonged, hostile silence | | Resolution | Leads to eventual soft dialogue | Ends only when the victim submits | Silent Love

MARCO: (simple) Stay.