So, my first prediction was accurate. My second prediction was you would not leave him. You would try to change him, but you would fail miserably.
Actually, I understand how you feel. I could have said some soothing words so that you would feel better. But I would rather tell you the truth and let you see clearly what really is going to happen. It may sound hurtful in the short run but it will help you in the long run.
My boyfriend and myself follow this rule: "Never give in, and never give up." We don't think we should change the way we because the other person is not willing to compromise. We don't think we should give up on working on our relationship as well. We never had any "cold wars." The closest we've came to that was about one hour of silence. As talk to each other and tell each other how we feel, and the other person is there to listen and not to be judgemental. It is though communication that we get to know each other better, and the better you know your lover the better the relationship would get. There is no need to save any faces in a relationship either. I mean, you will get to see the best and the worse of a person when you're dating them. Why bother with looking "good" in front of your love one? Just be yourself.
"In the underground of crime, everybody has a secret."
I do not consider 讓步 == 投降. I read many cases, real or fictional, if couples in 冷戰, they might do something stupid. For example, if one is in critical condition and he/she phones the other but because they are in 冷戰, the other does not pick up the phone....
So I always choose not to 冷戰. Step back and say I am sorry will do both parties good. When she cools down and I will try to reason with her and she will be more willing to listen at that point.
This is a hot thread, with many great comments and viewpoints.
Let's not focus so much on what is correct or what is incorrect. Focus on what works, and what doesn't.
I am not a fortune teller, but my predictions are very accurate. I want to help our protagonist but she is anonymous and I can't PM her. You will find my MSN in my profile (I just added it). If you add me on MSN I will be happy to listen to you.