Episode Description:
Not every relationship ends in a fight. Many end in silence.
One partner stops reaching. The other stops noticing. Nobody slams a door, and slowly the home starts to feel like two roommates sharing a space. Couples in this place often say, “We never even argue,” and that can be the thing that worries them most.
In this episode of Between Sessions, Jolyn Armstrong explains how emotional distance builds in small, ordinary moments, and how small, ordinary moments can bring closeness back. You’ll hear:
- What a “bid for connection” is, and why the way a partner answers one matters so much
- Why one person can start changing the pattern, even when the other isn’t ready
- The somatic practice Jolyn asks nearly every couple she works with to try, and what to do when a hug feels out of reach
- Why talking about hurt so often turns into criticism and defensiveness, and a gentler way in
- A seven-day practice you can begin today.
Whether your relationship is on the brink or simply feels quieter than it used to, this episode offers a place to start.