Reva and David have been married for almost 20 years. When Reva expresses to David how frustrated she is with his lack of attention to her, David turns up the volume on the TV but otherwise does not respond to Reva at all. David's behavior could be termed:

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David's behavior is an example of stonewalling, which occurs when one partner withdraws from the interaction, shutting down dialogue and demonstrating an unwillingness to engage in the conversation or address the issue at hand.

Reva and David Have Been Married for Almost 20 Years