5 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Your Marriage: Ted Lowe
FamilyLife Today®
Reacting Under Spousal Triggers
When triggered by a spouse, individuals often react impulsively due to the activation of the amygdala in the brain, which controls fight, flight, or freeze responses. This reaction overrides logical thinking located in the frontal lobe. Recognizing this response pattern and intentionally stepping into the tension can help individuals navigate conflicts in a relationship more effectively, rather than reacting impulsively.
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