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459: How to Motivate an Emotional Withdrawer

Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy

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Navigating Emotional Withdrawal in Relationships

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics between emotional withdrawers and pursuers, highlighting the necessity of gradual emotional engagement. It discusses the physiological reactions of withdrawers to criticism, linking these responses to past experiences and emphasizing the need for trust-building before vulnerability. The conversation advocates for effective communication and self-advocacy to facilitate emotional healing and deeper connections in relationships.

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