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this is so true, especially the part about naming it without blame. i'd add - try not to keep score in your head while you wait for the 'right moment'…
on “My husband stopped being affectionate and I don't know how to tell him…”yes to all of this. i'd add - when you do talk to him, try leading with 'i miss you' instead of 'you never...' it lands so different. men tend to hear…
on “My husband stopped being affectionate and I don't know how to tell him…”yes to all of this. i'd add - watch what happens right after he comes back to you, even a little. that's the window. if you can meet him with zero pre…
on “Why does my husband go quiet when he's stressed instead of talking to…”That's such an exhausting loop to be stuck in, especially over something as small as dishes. I want to say clearly: wanting your husband to just hear…
on “why does my husband shut down/get defensive the second i bring up an i…”first, it's not you. and it's not really even fully a 'guy thing' either, though a lot of men were raised believing feelings equal weakness or burden,…
on “how do i get my husband to actually talk about his feelings”this is a good point. asking him what he actually needs in those moments (space first, talk later?) instead of assuming can change everything
on “Why does my husband go quiet when he's stressed instead of talking to…”Lead with longing, not a complaint — they land completely differently. "I miss you reaching for me" invites him in; "you never touch me anymore" makes…
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