To deal with a lover who sulks, resist giving in to their behavior and instead encourage them to communicate openly. Show your partner that sulking won’t get them sympathy and attention. Instead, no matter how hard it seems, try to go about your day as normally and pleasantly as possible. Resist repeatedly asking them what’s wrong if they continue to sulk. Instead, tell them something like “I know you’re upset. I’m not sure why, but I’m willing to talk about it whenever you’re ready.” If your partner is ready to talk, then be prepared to listen carefully to show them that you care. However, if they ignore your offer, try to not take their behavior personally. To learn how to tell the difference between processing and sulking, keep reading!