Dear listeners, we have a little surprise for you while we’re in between seasons.  We have created a 3-part series on “shut-downs” in relationships and will roll out segments of the series over the course of the next few weeks.  

To start, this week, we have an introduction for you on shut-downs:  We discuss why shutting down during hard conversations might be the worst thing you can do in a relationship over the long term.  We discuss different types of shutting down (perhaps one or all of them will sound familiar?) And, because shutting down is so common in relationships and not even therapists are immune, we share how shutting down shows up for each of us in our relationships.  

Join us now and stay tuned for more, as we take this conversation deeper discussing different facets and instances for when we or our partners shut down and what we can do about it.

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If you want to dive in deeper, consider registering for our online Essential Skills Relationship Bootcamp. Open to individuals, couples and therapists. Learn more at whydoesmypartner.com/events

This podcast is not a substitute for therapy with a licensed provider.