My partner shuts down during arguments and I end up talking to a wall
Every time we have a disagreement, my partner completely shuts down. He goes silent, stares blankly, and will not engage at all. He does not yell or get angry — he just checks out mentally. It makes me feel invisible and unheard, and I end up escalating just to get a reaction. I know that is toxic on my part too. How do we break this cycle?