241: What Withdrawers Can Do Besides Walking Away
241: What Withdrawers Can Do Besides Walking Away  
Podcast: Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast
Published On: Fri Jul 31 2020
Description: Knowing that their withdrawal triggers their partner, what can someone who feels attacked or criticized do - other than walking away? Wrestling with themselves and naming their feelings, gives them a moment to feel instead of shutting it down. Recognizing what happens in their body makes some room and space for the withdrawer distress. And becoming curious about their pursuing partners criticism and anger helps them reconnect emotionally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices