When Your Spouse Shuts You Out -3
The Way Out The first step to dealing with emotional distance between partners is to identify the root cause and to deal with it. Don’t settle for living in isolation. Here are some suggestions for re-establishing a loving connection with your spouse. Agree to talk At some point you have to agree to talk about the problems that exist between you. If you are going to resolve issues, there needs to be mutual commitment to listen to the other person’s concerns and to work towards improving the situation. Don’t corner your spouse with an unexpected lecture, but set a time and agree to start to work through your issues. Be prepared Before you talk, take time separately to think through the unresolved issues you will be discussing. What are your concerns in the relationship? In what areas do you feel you need to improve? What are your expectations from your spouse? To put your thoughts down on paper may be best, but either way, be prepared to be open and honest with each other ab...