Couples frequently encounter communication challenges that can escalate conflicts, leaving partners feeling isolated. The article emphasizes the prevalence of these issues and highlights that many seek couples therapy to enhance their communication skills. It explores key obstacles to effective communication, such as triggering sensitive topics or the instinct to withdraw from difficult conversations. Strategies like making small requests and recognizing triggers within discussions are suggested as ways to navigate these challenges, ultimately fostering healthier communication between partners.
You feel lonely and wonder if you're the only one who faces such challenges.
In fact, when couples opt to engage in couples therapy, one of their primary stated goals is often to improve communication.
Sometimes one or both partners in a relationship have sensitive topics that we could call "triggers" or "buttons".
Couples can learn to exit with sensitivity such as, "I need some space right now to process this conversation."
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