03/27/2026
I see this all the time in working with couples…
One person gets overwhelmed, reactive, or intense.
The other shuts down, withdraws, or fights back until both are upset, exasperated, and exhausted.
Nothing gets resolved.
It just kind of goes away.
Until the next time.
If that feels familiar, you’re not alone, and it’s not because something is wrong with your relationship.
It’s a pattern. And patterns can change.
I’m putting together a small, online guided program for couples who feel stuck in this overreaction–shutdown cycle and want to finally learn how to repair after conflict, so things don’t just repeat over and over.
If you’re curious (or know a couple who might be), feel free to comment or message me. 💛