What to Do When You Shut Down and Your Partner Gets Louder
One goes silent. The other raises their voice. It looks like opposites colliding, but both are protecting pain underneath. This post helps couples slow the moment and find their way back to safety together.
What Causes a Lack of Communication in Marriage?
When communication starts to fade, most couples focus on what to say. But the real issue is often what’s happening underneath — the fears, protectors, and unmet needs that make it hard to speak or listen.
Is Shutting Down During Conflict a Trauma Response?
If you freeze or go silent when tension rises, it might not be stubbornness but protection. Learn how your nervous system tries to keep you safe and how healing begins when you can recognize that response with compassion.