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What is a silent contract in a relationship?

A silent contract is an unspoken agreement between people. It often involves trading one desired outcome for another. This contract can lead to hidden problems if not recognized.

By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record

The rule

A silent contract is an unspoken agreement between people.

It often involves trading one desired outcome for another. This contract can lead to hidden problems if not recognized.

A silent contract is an agreement that people make without speaking. They do not say the words out loud. One person agrees not to ask for something. The other person agrees not to ask for something else. This often happens to avoid conflict.

A couple stops having passionate discussions. They do not argue anymore. They have a silent contract. One person does not ask for deep emotional connection. The other person does not ask for exciting new experiences. They keep the peace, but their relationship becomes less fulfilling.

Words you'll need

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Agent Modeling

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What to remember

A silent contract is an unspoken agreement between people. It often involves trading one desired outcome for another. This contract can lead to hidden problems if not recognized.