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Young professional here dating 24/F professional in the public sector. She is charming, has a big presence and is very articulate. 

In the presence of any kind of disagreement she basically completely shuts down. I'll ask her to articulate how she feels, and she will nod, and then not speak. That not speaking might last for hours, she may never address her feelings. How can I facilitate a space and pattern of behavior that helps her grow in her ability to express what she is thinking? Typically our disagreements aren't even combative, I think she is very sensitive to how her words are taken and often chooses to not say anything over saying something that could be even like... marginally unpleasant for someone else to hear. It's a big disconnect from her professional life where she is responsible for many people and even fires employees.
<bot>: Big personality here, trying to learn if the quiet nature of my SO in a disagreement is a recipe for disaster, or if I could help her learn to express herself.