💞 Stronger Together – Relationship Skills for Lasting Partnerships *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

6.88 – Responding Gently to Emotional Shutdowns: When one partner shuts down emotionally, pressure to talk only deepens retreat. Responding gently means offering presence without demand. Respect silence while leaving doors open for reconnection. Nonverbal comfort—soft tone, proximity, reassurance—signals safety. Patience prevents panic. After emotions settle, calm discussion restores trust. Over time, gentle responses rewire the pattern from avoidance to vulnerability. The couple learns that safety, not interrogation, invites honesty. Emotional openness blooms best in atmospheres of understanding, not urgency.

About this course

Guidance and strategies to help couples build trust, communicate effectively, and strengthen their partnership for long-term success.

This course includes:
  • Communication and conflict resolution practice activities
  • Trust-building and intimacy exercises
  • Partnership goal-setting templates and tools

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