Definition: When a spouse is stonewalling in communication in a marriage relationship, he or she is usually
- using delaying or stalling tactics, or
- refusing to answer questions, or
- doing whatever can be done to hinder or obstruct a discussion, or
- bluntly refusing to cooperate with partner.
A spouse who stonewalls effectively drives aways and rejects his or her spouse.
Examples:
One of the four things that can kill a marriage is stonewalling.
