Couples: Improve Communication & Understanding
When I work with couples, I sometimes see them argue in session. I was recently working with one couple who began by catching me up on their week. As they recounted a disagreement, they quickly slipped into replaying the argument itself—each focused on defending their actions. Seeing this, I paused them before things escalated and asked, “What were you feeling initially?” After a moment of silence, each partner began to share the emotions driving their